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Responsible pet care (RPC)

PDSA Pet Fit Club

Puppies & Dogs

Kittens & Cats

Rabbits

Gerbils

Guinea Pigs

Golden Hamsters

Rats

Mice

Budgerigars

Others

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Winter Health for Pets

Pet Holiday Health

Safer Gardens

Pet first aid

First aid kit

Resuscitation

RTA's

Bereavement

First aid kit


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A good pet first aid kit will contain:

  • Bandages 
  • Roll of 2.5cm adhesive 
  • 2 x rolls crepe bandage plus safety pins 
  • 2 x rolls of white open-weave/conforming 
  • Two x 100g boxes of cotton wool 
  • Clean pieces of sheeting 
  • One box of sterilised white absorbent gauze 
  • One 100g box of absorbent lint 
  • Emergency muzzle ties 
  • 2 x 1.5m lengths of strong tape 
  • Swabs 
  • Water wash bottle 
  • Tweezers 
  • 5" flat scissors with round ends 
  • Bicarbonate and Vinegar 
  • One tube of ointment 
  • Antihistamine cream 
  • Antibacterial cream

For larger animals it is also useful to have

  • Access to a rug or blanket that can be used as a stretcher

For dogs in particular

  • Heavy duty nail clippers specifically designed for using on dogs 
  • Strong dog lead
    
Registered charity nos. 208217 & SC037585
Last Updated: 18 April 2006