Veterinarian and TikTok content creator @maríavetican has published a video dedicated to all pet owners in the world: "I'm a veterinarian and I'll tell you what your pet's first aid kit should have," says the influencer.
Having a first aid kit at home with plasters, tweezers or a rectal thermometer to be able to react to a sudden accident involving our dog or cat is very important until we can go to the vet. But in addition to these common elements, there are others that we must include in the first aid kit. We tell you more below.
Veterinarian María recommends keeping a series of items in the first aid kit, including gauze, normal and adhesive bandages, tape, dressings, approach points, gloves, tweezers and scissors, thermometer and Vaseline.
Likewise, the tiktoker advises always having saline solution, alcohol-free wet wipes, syringes and needles on hand. "As an antiseptic, the typical Betadine that if we want to use it we will have to dilute it with water and chlorhexidine," says the young woman.
In addition to all of the above, María recommends having hydrogen peroxide and alcohol at home: "Peroxide could be used to induce vomiting," shares the veterinarian, who also recommends including nail clippers, hemostatic powder, blastoestimulin (healing ointment) and activated charcoal. for poisoning of our pet.
Finally, it is necessary to have probiotics on hand for gastrointestinal symptoms, antiemetics to stop vomiting, a corticosteroid for allergic reactions and a muzzle, since our pet can react aggressively to pain.
