National Pet First Aid Month

National Pet First Aid Month aims to raise awareness of the importance of pet first aid. Being prepared is important – emergencies can strike at any time!

Here are a few things to consider:

• It is good idea to have an essential pet first aid kit, things to include in your kit could be:
  • Bandages and dressings
  • Absorbent gauze pads
  • Blanket or towel
  • Surgical gloves
  • Surgical stick tape
  • Blunt ended scissors
• Ensure you have contact details easily accessible for your veterinary practice – it can be a good idea to include this in your pet first aid kit, or alternatively save the contact details on your and other family members mobile phones
• If you are planning a holiday, have a look at emergency vets in the area, just in case you need their services