Essentials in your first aid kit

Veterinarian’s phone number, poison control numbers, medical records.

Gauze to wrap wounds or muzzle the animal.

Adhesive for bandages

Nonstick bandages to protect wounds or control bleeding

Towels or cloth

Hydrogen peroxide, Milk of Magnesia or activated charcoal to absorb poison (get the advice of a vet or local poison control center before treating an animal for poison or inducing vomiting)

Large syringe without needle or eyedropper (for oral treatments)

Muzzle (soft cloth, rope, necktie) or use a towel to cover a small animal’s head.