It is a very good idea to have a first aid kit at home for your pet. The following is a Checklist for a Pet First Aid Kit recommended by the American Animal Hospital Association:

• Your veterinarians phone number
• Gauze to wrap wounds or muzzle animal
• Adhesive tape for bandages
• Nonstick bandages (i.e., Telfa pads) to protect wounds or control bleeding
• Towels and cloth
• Hydrogen peroxide (3 percent) (make sure to check the expiration date often, it is very important that the bottle not be expired)
• Milk of Magnesia or activated charcoal to absorb poison (Be sure to get the advice of your veterinarian or local poison control center before inducing vomiting or treating an animal for poisoning.)
• Large syringe without needle or eyedropper (to give oral treatments)
• Muzzle (soft cloth, rope, necktie, or nylon stocking) or use a towel to cover a small animal's head. Do not use in case of vomiting.
• Stretcher (a door, board, blanket or floor mat)
• Pet Poison Control Phone numbers: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center 888-4ANI-HELP (888-426-4435). The Center charges $45.00 per case (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express). The center will do as many follow-up calls as necessary in critical cases, and at the owner's request will contact their veterinarian. The Center also provides via fax specific treatment protocols and current literature citations when indicated.