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Originally Posted by ladyj  Sounds like a great plan! I need to update my first aid kit. The pedialite I have seen expires in 48 hours. Is there some that you can keep on hand longer? |
Once Pedialite has been opened you have to throw it out in 48 hours. I buy the little six packs of the smaller bottles to keep on hand.
Here's a good basic first aid kit:
Triple antibiotic ointment
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrocortisone cream
Terramycin eye ointment
Alcohol swabs
Benadryl
Pepto Bismal
Kaopectate
Baby Aspirin
Self-adhering bandages
Gauze pads
Eye wash
Infant syringe (no needle) marked w/m’s or cc’s for medication administration
Cold Pack
Styptic powder to stop bleeding
Cotton swabs/cotton balls
Thermometer (normal rectal temperature is between 101.0 to 102.5 degrees)
Copy of shot record (in plastic sheet)
Pedialite to replace fluids
Either print off or bookmark this link from the Red Cross on first aid for pets:
American Red Cross- Animal Safety
Here's a list of over the counter medications that can be given to pets and the proper dosage to bookmark or print out:
OTC Medications