In a minor accident, a few of the right bits and pieces make a huge difference until you reach us. Let's go over what's worth keeping ready at home — and what to never put in.
The basics
These cover most small situations:
- Sterile gauze and self-adhesive bandage
- Pet antiseptic (chlorhexidine or povidone)
- Saline, to flush wounds or eyes
- Tweezers and a proper tick tool
- Digital thermometer, scissors, gloves
- A muzzle — because pain makes even the calmest pet bite
A small box in the car too
Many accidents happen on walks or out in the countryside. A second, small kit in the car saves you precious time.
Useful documents
Keep these handy somewhere too: our number and the emergency line, the vaccination booklet and the pet's microchip number. In a panic, you won't be hunting for them.
What NOT to include
Never human painkillers (paracetamol, ibuprofen) — they're toxic. And don't add hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting without asking us first; in some cases it does harm.