Essential Supplies BUILD YOUR OWN PET FIRST AID KIT
In this month’s cover, Dr. Susie and Dr. Jeff talked about some of the most common pet injuries they see here at Surface Creek Veterinary Clinic and ways for you, as a pet owner, to administer first aid until you’re able to bring your dog or cat into the clinic for further examination. In order to administer care, you’ll need a few supplies! The good news is that pet first aid supplies aren’t all that different from human first aid supplies. It’s always smart to have a first aid kit at home and to carry at least the essentials with you when adventuring with your pup — especially if you’re out in the wilderness! This includes the items listed below, as well as any pertinent pet information, like their vaccine history. Gauze and Cotton Balls A roll of gauze, a few gauze pads, or cotton balls will come in handy if your pet gets a cut, scrape, or other abrasion that causes bleeding. Apply these along with some pressure to the wound to help stop the bleeding. Self-Adherent Wrap Tape Once you have the bleeding under control, apply clean gauze (or apply a clean layer of gauze to the existing gauze if the bleeding is bad), then wrap your pet’s wound with self-adherent wrap such as Vet Wrap, which is specifically
designed for animals! Be sure not to wrap the wounded area too tightly. Applying wrap has
the added benefit of keeping your pup from licking its wound, which can introduce infectious bacteria. Tweezers and Scissors You’ll be grateful to have tweezers in your kit when your
pup encounters splinters, ticks, or porcupine quills. As noted in the cover, if you aren’t able to easily remove quills lodged in your dog’s skin (or if there are many quills), please bring them in to see us. Scissors are useful for cutting gauze and self-adhesive wrap. CleanWater This may seem like a strange thing to include on a list of supplies, but having clean water at the ready will ensure you’re able to flush your pet’s wound of any dirt, sand, or debris before you apply gauze to stop the bleeding and wrap the wound.
You can also download the American Red Cross Pet First Aid app, which provides basic guidance for pet owners.
Homemade Dog Food You'll Want to Try
Clients Spreading the Word Thanks so much to these clients who referred new patients to us last month:
This dish will become an instant classic for your pup! Use as a meal or treat. Consult with your veterinarian before committing exclusively to homemade food for your pet. INGREDIENTS
Kelly Barton Abbi Taylor Stephanie McCue Myles & Lisa Roberts Jennifer Craig Teri Gray Naomi Bjorklund
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6 cups water
1 lb ground turkey 2 cups brown rice
8 oz frozen broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower mix
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large Dutch oven, add water, turkey, and rice. Stir until everything is evenly mixed. 2. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. 3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. 4. Stir in the frozen vegetables and cook for an additional 5 minutes. 5. Allow the food to cool before serving and refrigerate between feedings.
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