Since the emergence of the Coronavirus pandemic, preparedness is more important than ever, for you and your pet. We recommend building your own Pet Medical Travel Kit. It’s quick, easy, and gives you peace of mind.
Pet Medical Travel Kits are perfect for your car, RV, or boat. Throw it in a backpack and take it with you on your next hike or visit to the dog park. You can take your Pet Medical Travel kit anywhere you and your furry friend go!
Recommended Medical Kit Items (For Cats & Dogs)
- Medical gauze
- Sterile pads
- Small scissors
- Medical Tape
- Stretchy gauze wrap
- Disposable gloves
- Alcohol prep pads
- Antiseptic towelettes
- Cotton swabs
- Tongue depressors
- Tick remover
- Instant cold compress
- Alcohol-free hand sanitizer
- Bottled water
- Clean towels or strips of clean cloth
- Digital Pet Thermometer
- Eye dropper or large syringe without needle
- Muzzle (in an emergency a rope, necktie, soft cloth, nylon stocking, small towel may be used)
- Cloth Blanket (to use as a stretcher)
- Tweezers
- Thermal Foil Emergency Blanket
- Spare leash & collar
Don’t forget to include important contact information:
Be prepared and bring your Pet Medical Travel Kit.
- Your pet’s medical record (including medications and vaccination history)
- Veterinarian contact information
- Emergency veterinary clinic contact information
- Animal Poison Control Center: 888-4ANI-HELP (888-426-4435) (there may be a fee for this call)
Eric Kelley, DVM and Chief of Veterinary Medicine at Wayside Waifs reminds us “In an emergency situation the most important thing is to contact your veterinarian or emergency veterinary clinic”. First aid care can improve your pet’s chances of a full recovery but should never be a substitute for veterinary care.
Post your DIY Pet Medical Travel Kit to social media and tag us! @waysidewaifs