Poison Safety Kit for Pets

You love your cats and dogs like they were one of the family. And chances are, you’ve got a first aid kit in some form around the house in case something should happen to one of the human members of your family. But what about the animal members?

Pet owners should create a safety kit to keep on hand for poisoning emergencies involving their animals. According to the ASPCA, this kit should contain:

• A fresh bottle of hydrogen peroxide, 3 percent solution (USP).
• Can of soft dog or cat food.
• Turkey baster, bulb syringe, or large medical syringe.
• Saline eye solution to flush out eye contaminants.
• Artificial tear gel to lubricate eyes after flushing
• Mild grease-cutting dishwashing liquid to decontaminate skin.
• Skunk Off! or tomato juice (for skunk spray).
• Rubber gloves or tough gardening gloves.
• Forceps to remove stingers.
• Muzzle (a frightened animal may inadvertently bite).
• Several soft old towels.
• Pet carrier.

If you suspect you pet has consumed something toxic, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: (888) 426-4435. There is a $60 consultation fee for this service; experts are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Want to do something about the threat to pets? Protect household animals from toxins by letting the FDA know that we need a new system of public health protections.

Sign the Protect Pets from Toxins Petition.

Learn more about The Surprising Poisons in Our Pets.

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By Melissa Breyer, Senior Editor, Care2 Healthy and Green Living

Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of
Care2, Inc., its employees or advertisers.

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12:11AM PDT on May 29, 2010

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Loretta K.

2:00AM PDT on Mar 25, 2010

Thank you, Good Information.

Harley Annie L.

9:56AM PDT on Mar 24, 2010

I hope the douche isn't used...umn..as directed on the box.
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Julia P.

12:11PM PDT on Mar 22, 2010

My dogs are used to me treating most of their injuries or sicknesses. The vet's office seems to stress them too much, so for minor things I have their cabinet with commonly used meds, etc. I did see a couple of things I hadn't thought to add. Thanks for the tips.

Bonita A.

9:12AM PDT on Mar 20, 2010

Just wanted to add another remedy for Skunk.. This works! I hope I don't "offend" anyone, but Massengil Vinegar douche is an absolute wonder with this. Neighbor uses for her dog and I have used also.

Maria W.

3:06AM PDT on Mar 20, 2010

I did not know some of these plants were toxic to pets, I have them in pots outside in the courtyard..but will move them...thank you.

Heather B.

9:04PM PST on Feb 21, 2010

Thanks, Melissa! I'm ashamed I never thought of a first aid kit for my pets.

Gini B.

11:59AM PDT on May 30, 2008

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lillian l.

8:02AM PDT on May 29, 2008

Take warinings very serious too. Especially dog spot flea treatments. I didnt and my cat was badly poisoned.

Stevie S.

6:59PM PDT on May 24, 2008

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