Dr. Christopher Cauble, DVM recommends putting together a first aid kit not only for the humans in your family, but for your animals as well. Dr. Cauble recommends keeping the following items in your pet's first aid kit...

• Ace bandage or Vetwrap
• Medical tape
  
• Nonstick Pads
  
• Cotton padding or other bandage padding
  
• Betadine solution or other disinfecting solution
  
• Benadryl
  
• Antibiotic cream
  
• Hydrocortisone cream
  
• Towels for splints, stretchers or to wrap around an animal
  
• Your veterinarian's and emergency centers phone number and address
  
• National Animal Poison Control Center (1-888-426- 4435 with a credit card or 1-900-680-0000 without)
  
• Any medications your pet is regularly taking. Be sure to rotate medication periodically to insure they do not go past the expiration date.
  
• Hydrogen Peroxide
  
• Drinking Water
  
• Hemostatic Powder

About Christopher Cauble, DVM

Dr. Christopher Cauble owns and operates Mobile Vet (PetsDoc.com). Since 1985, Mobile Vet has been serving the Los Angeles Area offering state-of-the-art medical care, emergency transportation, housecall services and other high-quality services for all species of animals. Dr. Cauble holds BS degrees in Zoology and Biology from California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, California and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from the University of California in Davis, California. He lives local to the practice with his wife, two young sons and their numerous animals!