Most of us don’t think about a first aid kit for our pets….until you need it.    A lot of the items may be things you have scattered around the house, which may be fine, unless you can’t find them when you need them or it may turn out you don’t have what you need at all.

All it takes is a container big enough to hold most of what you need. (I recommend waterproof such as a sealed plastic tupperware)  You can store it in a bathroom or hallway cupboard to have on hand when it is needed, and can easily stash it in the car for road trips and camping.  Then, in case of an emergency, you will have what you need, easily accessible, when you need it.

• Rectal thermometer with lubricant. (you may scoff but knowing a pets temperature gives vital information if they are sick…