First Aid Kits

So my mom tells this funny story about our Dalmatian, Dixie, that we used to have and how she jumped out the car window. Luckily the car was not moving. It was stopped at a light or stop sign (I don’t remember which).

The story goes like this: My mom was headed out around town and took Dixie with her because Dixie loved to ride in a car. As my mom pulled up to the light/stop sign our dog decided to jump out the window and run across a field. My mom being the southern lady that she is said “oh darn!” (haha yeah right). So she pulls over to chase Dixie all around this field and back into the car. I can just picture my mom running around this field chasing our dog and it makes me laugh. Luckily no one was hurt and she got Dixie back in the car safe and sound.

But this story makes me think…What would happen if the dog jumped and got hurt? Or a snake bit her in the field? The point is are you prepared with an emergency first aid kit for your pets? They are very similar to a human first aid kit and I recommend every pet parent get one for their house and one for their car. Especially if you take your pet in the car with you or you are going to be traveling with your pet.

Here are some ready-made options you can purchase.



This kit is a small travel version and sells for $7.50 at E-First Aid Supplies.



This kit has a good selection for travel or home and it sells for $29.79 at First Aid Product.com.

Or you can put together your own kit. I have included a link from the American Red Cross and the Humane Society with the recommended items that should be included in your kit.