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What goes in a pet first-aid kit

Quick answerBuild a kit with your veterinarian’s input and store it with your pet go-bag. The American Red Cross publishes a pet first-aid kit list and says to keep a first aid kit and guide in your emergency supplies. Add your vet’s and poison hotline numbers.

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Published Oct 19, 2026 · Updated Oct 19, 2026 · By the Editorial team. General education, not veterinary advice and not yet individually reviewed by a licensed veterinarian. About and sources

How to build it

  1. Download the Red Cross pet first aid kit checklist, or ask your vet what to include for your pet.
  2. Add emergency numbers: your vet, nearest 24-hour hospital, ASPCA Poison Control (888) 426-4435, Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661.
  3. Keep a copy of your pet’s medication list and records.
  4. Check expiration dates and replace what you use.

A safety rule

Do not give medications from a kit unless a veterinarian tells you to. Many human medications are toxic to pets.

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Also keep

  • A spare leash and a carrier or blanket for moving an injured pet
  • A recent photo of your pet
  • A written list of conditions and medicines

Sources

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