Whenever you have a medical emergency, please call us or Animal Emergency Clinic and bring your pet in right away!  Here are some things we recommend having on hand to help in those first few minutes of a medical emergency…

• Blankets – A blanket can be used for a stretcher for a large dog or to warm dogs and cats.
• Kennel – Have a kennel available to transport small dogs and cats.
• Leash – Have a leash on hand to lead dogs able to walk.
• Towels – A towel can be used to warm dogs and cats and to control bleeding.
• Bandage material – If bleeding is severe, a quick bandage for the ride to the veterinary hospital can be very helpful.
• Bandage scissors – Have bandage scissors on hand for cutting bandage material. Kids’ safety scissors work well also.
• Nail powder – Have nail powder on hand in case of a torn nail or a nail trimmed too short.
• Triple antibiotic ointment – Triple antibiotic ointment is helpful for small wounds and burns – which should still be examined!
• Muzzle – Even the nicest dog may bite if hurt! In a serious trauma, muzzle dogs before transporting them for your own safety.
• Hemostats or tweezers – Hemostats or tweezers are helpful to have on hand to remove splinters or stingers.
• Sterile saline eye wash – Any changes in eyes should be examined immediately. If a foreign substance has gotten into the eye, we may have you rinse the eye with sterile saline.
• Diphenhydramine – Have diphenhydramine (the generic term for Benadryl) on hand, and call us if you think your pet may need it. Diphenhydramine is often used with acute allergic conditions such as bee sting reactions.
• Important Phone Numbers – Have the numbers for Gentle Doctor Animal Hospitals and Animal Emergency Clinic on hand so they can be accessed quickly.

Always call us at Gentle Doctor Animal Hospitals before treating your pet with emergency care or medication, and we will walk you through any needed urgent treatment while you are on the way to the hospital!

Gentle Doctor Animal Hospitals at 152^nd and Maple (main location)

402-445-4400

Gentle Doctor Animal Hospitals at 120^th and Blondo

402-493-9650

Gentle Doctor Animal Hospitals at 89^th and Grant

402-397-4344

Animal Emergency Clinic

402-339-6232

What would you add to a pet first aid kit list?  What have been your experiences with pet emergencies?