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þPet first-aid kit

Accidents happen, so it’s smart to be prepared in case of an emergency.

The kit should contain:

- Fresh bottle of hydrogen peroxide, 3 percent USP (to induce vomiting)
- Turkey baster, bulb syringe or large medicine syringe (to administer peroxide)
- Saline eye solution
- Artificial tear gel (to lubricate eyes after flushing)
- Mild grease-cutting dishwashing liquid (for bathing an animal after skin contamination)
- Forceps (to remove stingers)- Rectal thermometer (normal temp between 100.5° F to 102.5° F)
- Leash and muzzle
- Gauze squares, cotton balls, vet wrap and tape (don’t wrap too tight & change often)
- Neosporin
- Caro syrup for small/young or diabetic animals
- Can of your pet’s favorite wet food
- Pet carrier

Always keep the telephone number of your local veterinarian in a prominent location.

**Never give your pet aspirin

þ Animal Emergency Checklist

Each of your animals should have an emergency kit. The emergency kit should include:

- Carrier or crate large enough for the animal to comfortably stand or sit. The crate or carrier should also have an identification tag and be large enough for a litter pan.
- Properly-fitted collar with identification tags and leash.
- At least three days of food and water. Make sure the food is in an air-tight, waterproof container. Don’t forget the can opener if you feed your companion canned food.
- Food and water bowls
- Litter
- Treats
- Toys and a bed to fit inside the carrier to help reduce stress.
- Paper towels, plastic bags and spray disinfectant for animal waste clean up.
- First-aid kit for companion animals

þThe following Information Kit should be placed in a waterproof, zip-lock bag:

- Copies of medical and vaccination records
- Three days of any current medications or a copy of the prescriptions for these medications
- A recent photograph of you and your companion animal for identification purposes
- Registration and adoption information
- Important phone numbers

þ In the event of an emergency, the following list of telephone numbers will help connect you to various agencies that may offer important emergency information. Keep these telephone numbers handy:

Animal Emergency Center (24 hours) - Glendale (414) 540-6710

Animal Emergency Center (Sat/Sun 10 am to 10 pm) - Milwaukee (414) 427-1731

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Ctr ($50/call) (888) 426-4435

Elmbrook Humane Society (262) 782-9261

(MADDAC) Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (414) 649-8640
Milwaukee Emergency Ctr for Animals (24 hrs) (414) 543-7387

Wisconsin Humane Society Emergency Hotline (414) 431-6108
Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center - Waukesha (866) 542-3241

Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center (24 hrs) - Grafton (262) 546-0249

Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital University of Wisconsin (24 hours) - Madison (608) 263-7600 or (800) DVM-VMTH

þ Most common poisonous plants

Lilies Cyclamen

Marijuana Kalanchoe

Sago Palm Yew

Tulip/Narcissus bulbs Amaryllis

Azalea/Rhododendron Autumn Crocus

Poinsettia Chrysanthemum

Oleander English Ivy

Castor Bean Peace Lilly (aka Mauna Loa Peace Lily)

Pothos Schefflera

þ Most common human food hazards

Alcoholic beverages                     Onions, onion powder
Avocado                                     Raisins and grapes
Chocolate (all forms)                    Salt
Coffee (all forms)                          Yeast dough
Fatty foods                                  Garlic
Macadamia nuts                          Moldy or spoiled foods
Products sweetened with xylitol