Join Dr. Em to discuss what you should have in your pet emergency kit. It’s important to be prepared should the worst happen.
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0:00 Introduction
0:31 The information in this video is for your general knowledge and is not a substitute for medical advice from your local veterinarian.
0:37 PET IDENTIFICATION MICROCHIPS ARE RECOMMENDED
3:05 BASKET MUZZLE SAFE
3:39 WOUND CARE
4:26 SPLINT MATERIAL TONGUE DEPRESSORS, POPSICLE STICKS
7:06 STERILE EYE FLUSH
7:17 MEDICATIONS
8:02 PET FOOD AND WATER
8:44 TOXIN INGESTION
9:28 Never give hydrogen peroxide as a first step.
10:00 Cats ALWAYS require a vet clinic.
10:10 LIQUID DISH SOAP DAWN IS OFTEN USED
10:38 EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Thank you for this video!
I have poison control numbers saved in my phone, and vet numbers are all entered as “VET Clinic Name” so I can tell someone quickly where to find the numbers in my phone.
I have lots of first aid kits. LOTS. All are adapted for both humans and animals.
I have lots of supplies for wound care/cleaning and bleeding, proper tick removers, vet wrap, burn care, etc.
I have a file saved in my email that can service as a missing poster for all animals. It has their photos, identifying markings, and microchip information.
What are your thoughts on Quick Clot and Celox granules?
Thank you for taking the time to do these videos! I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on cognitive decline in senior dogs. I have a 14 yo Cavalier King Charles Spaniel that is healthy aside from arthritis (yay for ethical breeders!), but she has shown changes in mental acuity recently. Mainly, she sometimes forgets that she can walk backwards so has gotten “stuck” in corners. She is closely followed by a great vet, but I thought it might be a good video topic as my vet says this is not unusual in dogs her age. Given her breed, I thought I’d be navigating heart issues by now; I never thought I would have to worry about cognitive decline as something that could destroy her quality of life.
Thank you so much for this! I live 8 hours from an emergency vet and our regular vet in town is open 9 to 5 on weekdays. She’s amazing but emergencies don’t always happen during work hours. I’ll definitely be putting a kit together.
Great information, thank you 💯