One thing that I’ve learned from my personal adventures is that when emergency strikes, you rarely have everything needed, and you need to improvise. The point of this first aid kit is to treat your cat’s injuries, get them stable, and then take them to the vet.
As an over thinker, I tried to make the first aid kit as extensive as possible – but keep in mind the costs, space, and reality (what are the chances that the cat is gonna rupture his main arteries on a stroll in the park, ya know?)
The downloadable checklist is located at the bottom of this post!
(Cat safe) Eye rinse (or any saline wash/ wound wash)
Lubricating jelly
Cotton tip applicators
Rubber bands (easy DIY tourniquet, cause pet tourniquets are expensive)
A card (for treating stings – don’t use tweezers, as you can release more venom into the cat)
Gauze rolls
Stainless steel scissors
Self adhesive bandage
Splint (tip: get tongue depressors; they are much cheaper, you can break them if you need a shorter splint, just tape up the broken end so it’s a smooth surface)
Tweezers
Small flashlight
Things that are part of first aid kit, that we have on hand
Tick brush and tick remover
Lint roller (great for checking ticks that are not attached yet)
Poop bags (great tool for helping with overheating or keeping wounds dry)
Your vet phone number, insurance information, and any other important info you can think of
Extras
Cold pack (I don’t have one for the sake of space saving)
Emergency blanket / heating pad (why I don’t recommend emergency blanket – they are really big and loud. I would rather stuff my cat in my jacket than wrap him in a crinkly material)
Final Words
You can use this checklist as a guide, or simply pack what we carry on our adventures. Don’t hesitate to share with me your thoughts, questions, and everything in between!
Stay safe, enjoy the nature, and please give your pet some love from me 💛
