Re: Question #1: Making a Health Kit
Good idea. I'd include a tube of Nutri-Cal http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3177, that's a high calorie supplement, I'd also consider several cans of his favorite canned food, and a can of one of the many liquid diets on the market now like CliniCare, Formula-V, or CatSure http://www.southernagriculture.com/southag/product.asp?dept_id=3028pf_id=PABBFKMPKIBH. You need a bottle of PLAIN sterile saline, to flush wounds, eyes, or anything really that is too sensitive for soap and water. You'll need a tube of eye ointment http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=9674. You'll want a roll of vet wrap http://www.kvvet.com/KVVet/product_family.asp?family%5Fid=203and some gauze pads http://www.kvvet.com/KVVet/productr.asp?pf%5Fid=80180 , a tube of tissue glue http://www.kvvet.com/KVVet/productr.asp?pf%5Fid=86060 , and some form of syptic solution (to control bleeding) http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=6597 . I'd recommend Rescue Remedy, or some form of "happy drug" as well, for stress http://www.bachflower.com/rescue_remedy.htm. You'll want oral syringes, one 1 CC/ML, one 3 CC/ML, and one at least 15CC/ML (for force feeding and medicating) http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3393. I'd recommend a cold pack, a heating pad, and it never hurts to have cat muzzle and a body bag, in case of emergency and if you're alone and can't restrain him on your own. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=3159 http://www.klaw-kontrol.com/loadingtips.htmlor http://petpress.net/details.php?id=162or http://www.calvetsupply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPRODProdID=594and http://www.petedge.com/sdx/110273.jspor http://tomahawklivetrap.com/products/12_0.html I'm sure I could think of more, but I'm tired, going to bed. Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html The Sofa Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.html Please shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program:http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more!It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/428 - Release Date: 8/25/2006
Question #1: Making a Health Kit
Hi all! So as I just mentioned, I have a ton of questions!! I think it'll make the most sense for me to send them one at a time so the subjects match the content...though that will mean several different posts. So bear with me! And keep in mind that I'm new to all things kitty! So some of these might seem kind of basic. Thanks for your patience!First question: Making a "Health Kit" I'm thinking I should put together some kind of first aid/sick kitty kit so that if/when Slinky gets sick or has an accident or anything I'll be prepared (esp. since I don't have a car, so getting things in the spur of the moment can be a challenge). But what all should go in it? I found some pet first aid kits you can buy online, but they seem to be more focused on injuries. While I think I want some of those things (bandages, vet wrap, etc.), I also wanted to include things like oral syringes, a few basic supplements or appetite stimulators (jar of baby food, can of tuna, etc.), a pill dispenser, cotton balls, blanket, etc. Any other suggestions on what specifically I should have on hand in case of illness or injury?Thanks! Look for more questions in the near future!!! And thanks for being so supportive and knowledgeable!MJ Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
Re: Question #1: Making a Health Kit
Here are some links with some info: http://www.petfirstaid.org/ http://www.gointothedogs.com/PET%20FIRST%20AID.htm http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=44094catid=9339aid=335972aparam=first_aid_only_pet_first :) Wendy --- Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all! So as I just mentioned, I have a ton of questions!! I think it'll make the most sense for me to send them one at a time so the subjects match the content...though that will mean several different posts. So bear with me! And keep in mind that I'm new to all things kitty! So some of these might seem kind of basic. Thanks for your patience! First question: Making a Health Kit I'm thinking I should put together some kind of first aid/sick kitty kit so that if/when Slinky gets sick or has an accident or anything I'll be prepared (esp. since I don't have a car, so getting things in the spur of the moment can be a challenge). But what all should go in it? I found some pet first aid kits you can buy online, but they seem to be more focused on injuries. While I think I want some of those things (bandages, vet wrap, etc.), I also wanted to include things like oral syringes, a few basic supplements or appetite stimulators (jar of baby food, can of tuna, etc.), a pill dispenser, cotton balls, blanket, etc. Any other suggestions on what specifically I should have on hand in case of illness or injury? Thanks! Look for more questions in the near future!!! And thanks for being so supportive and knowledgeable! MJ - Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail Beta. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Question #1: Making a Health Kit
Hi MJ, It's a good question. I don't have a "health kit" per se, my stuff is all over the house and has been accumulated through the years. Hmm... Well a thermometer is important, I use one the infant digital kind, (don't forget the vasiline). I tried the one's you stick in the ear, but I could never get an adequate reading. A scale is a good thing to have. I have a transdermal appetite stimulant and antibiotics, Clavomox is the one that most vets will throw at an animal when they don't know what's going on. Terramycin antibiotic eye ointment is something you can get over the counter and should always have on hand. Little Noses, Petromalt, Pepcid, Baby aspirin... baby food, tuna, salmon oil, Rescue Remedy, Feliway, powdered goats milk, KMR, gosh, I'm trying to think of stuff I would be uncomfortable running out of... feeding syringes, pet tinic... Things like regular syringes and bags of fluid, you'll get from the vet when/if you need them. I guess that's true for the abx too, and if you're new to kittydom, you probably shouldn't be prescribing on your own! A heating pad, is another good thing to have on hand. It would be interesting to get a list of "must haves", let us see the finished product when you're done. Nina Marissa Johnson wrote: Hi all! So as I just mentioned, I have a ton of questions!! I think it'll make the most sense for me to send them one at a time so the subjects match the content...though that will mean several different posts. So bear with me! And keep in mind that I'm new to all things kitty! So some of these might seem kind of basic. Thanks for your patience! First question: Making a "Health Kit" I'm thinking I should put together some kind of first aid/sick kitty kit so that if/when Slinky gets sick or has an accident or anything I'll be prepared (esp. since I don't have a car, so getting things in the spur of the moment can be a challenge). But what all should go in it? I found some pet first aid kits you can buy online, but they seem to be more focused on injuries. While I think I want some of those things (bandages, vet wrap, etc.), I also wanted to include things like oral syringes, a few basic supplements or appetite stimulators (jar of baby food, can of tuna, etc.), a pill dispenser, cotton balls, blanket, etc. Any other suggestions on what specifically I should have on hand in case of illness or injury? Thanks! Look for more questions in the near future!!! And thanks for being so supportive and knowledgeable! MJ Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
Re: Question #1: Making a Health Kit
I'd love to see the finished product too! :) Wendy --- Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi MJ, It's a good question. I don't have a health kit per se, my stuff is all over the house and has been accumulated through the years. Hmm... Well a thermometer is important, I use one the infant digital kind, (don't forget the vasiline). I tried the one's you stick in the ear, but I could never get an adequate reading. A scale is a good thing to have. I have a transdermal appetite stimulant and antibiotics, Clavomox is the one that most vets will throw at an animal when they don't know what's going on. Terramycin antibiotic eye ointment is something you can get over the counter and should always have on hand. Little Noses, Petromalt, Pepcid, Baby aspirin... baby food, tuna, salmon oil, Rescue Remedy, Feliway, powdered goats milk, KMR, gosh, I'm trying to think of stuff I would be uncomfortable running out of... feeding syringes, pet tinic... Things like regular syringes and bags of fluid, you'll get from the vet when/if you need them. I guess that's true for the abx too, and if you're new to kittydom, you probably shouldn't be prescribing on your own! A heating pad, is another good thing to have on hand. It would be interesting to get a list of must haves, let us see the finished product when you're done. Nina Marissa Johnson wrote: Hi all! So as I just mentioned, I have a ton of questions!! I think it'll make the most sense for me to send them one at a time so the subjects match the content...though that will mean several different posts. So bear with me! And keep in mind that I'm new to all things kitty! So some of these might seem kind of basic. Thanks for your patience! _First question: Making a Health Kit_ I'm thinking I should put together some kind of first aid/sick kitty kit so that if/when Slinky gets sick or has an accident or anything I'll be prepared (esp. since I don't have a car, so getting things in the spur of the moment can be a challenge). But what all should go in it? I found some pet first aid kits you can buy online, but they seem to be more focused on injuries. While I think I want some of those things (bandages, vet wrap, etc.), I also wanted to include things like oral syringes, a few basic supplements or appetite stimulators (jar of baby food, can of tuna, etc.), a pill dispenser, cotton balls, blanket, etc. Any other suggestions on what specifically I should have on hand in case of illness or injury? Thanks! Look for more questions in the near future!!! And thanks for being so supportive and knowledgeable! MJ Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=40791/*http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/handraisers to try the new Yahoo! Mail Beta. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Question #1: Making a Health Kit
Thanks, Nina! I'll definitely compile a list when everyone has responded and send it out. Thanks again!!MNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi MJ,It's a good question. I don't have a "health kit" per se, my stuff is all over the house and has been accumulated through the years. Hmm... Well a thermometer is important, I use one the infant digital kind, (don't forget the vasiline). I tried the one's you stick in the ear, but I could never get an adequate reading. A scale is a good thing to have. I have a transdermal appetite stimulant and antibiotics, Clavomox is the one that most vets will throw at an animal when they don't know what's going on. Terramycin antibiotic eye ointment is something you can get over the counter and should always have on hand. Little Noses, Petromalt, Pepcid, Baby aspirin... baby food, tuna, salmon oil, Rescue Remedy, Feliway, powdered goats milk, KMR, gosh, I'm trying to think of stuff I would be uncomfortable running out of... feeding syringes, pet tinic... Things like regular syringes and bags of fluid, you'll get from the vet when/if you need them. I guess that's true for the abx too, and if you're new to kittydom, you probably shouldn't be prescribing on your own! A heating pad, is another good thing to have on hand. It would be interesting to get a list of "must haves", let us see the finished product when you're done.NinaMarissa Johnson wrote:Hi all! So as I just mentioned, I have a ton of questions!! I think it'll make the most sense for me to send them one at a time so the subjects match the content...though that will mean several different posts. So bear with me! And keep in mind that I'm new to all things kitty! So some of these might seem kind of basic. Thanks for your patience!First question: Making a "Health Kit" I'm thinking I should put together some kind of first aid/sick kitty kit so that if/when Slinky gets sick or has an accident or anything I'll be prepared (esp. since I don't have a car, so getting things in the spur of the moment can be a challenge). But what all should go in it? I found some pet first aid kits you can buy online, but they seem to be more focused on injuries. While I think I want some of those things (bandages, vet wrap, etc.), I also wanted to include things like oral syringes, a few basic supplements or appetite stimulators (jar of baby food, can of tuna, etc.), a pill dispenser, cotton balls, blanket, etc. Any other suggestions on what specifically I should have on hand in case of illness or injury?Thanks! Look for more questions in the near future!!! And thanks for being so supportive and knowledgeable!MJ Do you Yahoo!?Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail Beta. Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com
Re: Question #1: Making a Health Kit
great idea! the things that i keep on hand, in no particular order: basic eye meds (drops and ointment) plain saline nose drops liquid pediatric benadryl. metrodinazole pumpkin kmr or other milk-replacement karo syrup pediatlyte (there is a powdered form that you make up as you need it,which is a much better idea since the prepaid stuffis only good for a day or so) ivermectin for earmites amoxicillincapsules to reconstitute cefalexin capsules as above; i also keep injectible cefa around clavamox as above (ask your human doc for expired augmentin samples!) dexamethasone depomedrol ringers lactate/normasol/saline solution with sets of line for sub-q fluids; 18 gauge needles 3 or 6cc ORAL feeding syringes 1 and 3cc syringes 22 gauge needles vitamin-b complex sterile water albon panacur kaolin pectate (the original formulation of kaopectate) cpr instructions (have 3 links for anyone who's interested)-- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors!Maybe That'll Make The DifferenceMaryChristineAIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ: 289856892
Re: Question #1: Making a Health Kit
i can get most things wholesale from a vet supplier; if we come up with something we all agree on, we could possibly come up with a way to purchase/package things up for folks On 8/21/06, Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Nina! I'll definitely compile a list when everyone has responded and send it out. Thanks again!! M Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi MJ,It's a good question. I don't have a health kit per se, my stuff is all over the house and has been accumulated through the years. Hmm... Well a thermometer is important, I use one the infant digital kind, (don't forget the vasiline). I tried the one's you stick in the ear, but I could never get an adequate reading. A scale is a good thing to have. I have a transdermal appetite stimulant and antibiotics, Clavomox is the one that most vets will throw at an animal when they don't know what's going on. Terramycin antibiotic eye ointment is something you can get over the counter and should always have on hand. Little Noses, Petromalt, Pepcid, Baby aspirin... baby food, tuna, salmon oil, Rescue Remedy, Feliway, powdered goats milk, KMR, gosh, I'm trying to think of stuff I would be uncomfortable running out of... feeding syringes, pet tinic... Things like regular syringes and bags of fluid, you'll get from the vet when/if you need them. I guess that's true for the abx too, and if you're new to kittydom, you probably shouldn't be prescribing on your own! A heating pad, is another good thing to have on hand. It would be interesting to get a list of must haves, let us see the finished product when you're done. NinaMarissa Johnson wrote: Hi all! So as I just mentioned, I have a ton of questions!! I think it'll make the most sense for me to send them one at a time so the subjects match the content...though that will mean several different posts. So bear with me! And keep in mind that I'm new to all things kitty! So some of these might seem kind of basic. Thanks for your patience! First question: Making a Health Kit I'm thinking I should put together some kind of first aid/sick kitty kit so that if/when Slinky gets sick or has an accident or anything I'll be prepared (esp. since I don't have a car, so getting things in the spur of the moment can be a challenge). But what all should go in it? I found some pet first aid kits you can buy online, but they seem to be more focused on injuries. While I think I want some of those things (bandages, vet wrap, etc.), I also wanted to include things like oral syringes, a few basic supplements or appetite stimulators (jar of baby food, can of tuna, etc.), a pill dispenser, cotton balls, blanket, etc. Any other suggestions on what specifically I should have on hand in case of illness or injury? Thanks! Look for more questions in the near future!!! And thanks for being so supportive and knowledgeable! MJ Do you Yahoo!?Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail Beta. Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors!Maybe That'll Make The DifferenceMaryChristineAIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCatsMSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ: 289856892
