It’s a fact that we all love our cats! We do not like to see them sick, injured, or feeling unwell in general. When we notice something is wrong, we make an appointment with the veterinarian to get the medication or treatments that are necessary to ensure they are healthy and happy. However, when it comes to an emergency situation, we may not be as prepared to tend to our furry family members with quite the same level of confidence.
It is recommended that every home should have a few safety essentials to use in case of emergencies. One of these is a First Aid Kit*. It is likely that you have one in your home right now in case human members of your household should need it. What about your cats? Thankfully, there are Cat First Aid kits you can purchase, or put one together on your own to have in the home that has many of the essentials you need should there be an emergency situation for your cat. These tools can help to stabilize them while you determine the next steps with your veterinarian.
Your Cat First Aid kit should have the following inside:
Gauze rolls
Gauze Pads
Elastic Wrap Bandage
Gloves
Thermometer
Karo Syrup
Saline solution
Collapsible water bowl
Styptic Pencil
First aid tape
Scissors
Ice Pack
Tweezers
Emergency Blanket
Reflective emergency collar
At LoveCats, we carry a first aid kit in our vehicles at all times should they be needed. They are small, compact, and keep everything neat and organized. It is a handy tool for situations such as insect bites, stopping small cuts from bleeding while you travel to the vet, or in an emergency situation such as a natural disaster, or evacuation.
Though we love having fun with your kitties, we take our responsibility to provide for their safety very seriously. Our First Aid Kit is only one part of a layered and holistic approach to their care while you are away from them. We sincerely hope that we never need to use our tools in a bad situation, but if that time should come we will likely have the tools needed to stop the “bad” from becoming “worse”. You may find, as we do, that having a kit provides an added peace of mind. After all, it’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
*Note: your cat first aid kit is a supplement and is meant to help triage, not treat, in case of emergency. You should still seek advice and treatment from a veterinarian immediately.