28/05/2026
Pet First Aid
In an emergency, the last thing you want to do is panic. Having some emergency supplies prepared will allow you to help your pet right away.
If you need to administer emergency care, always keep in mind:
-Call us right away. We'll be able to best guide you through the next steps.
-When in pain, pets might become aggressive. Be careful, but don't take it personally!
-Human medications can make your pet even more sick - never administer medication without speaking to one of our vets.
-Stay calm. If you're panicking, your pet will become agitated too.
Vetstoria, who support us with online bookings have produced this handy kit list for a pet first-aid kit:
They advise keeping the following documents in a waterproof bag:
-PAWS or Whitestone Veterinary Clinic's contact details
-The address of Willows, our out-of-hours provider
-Your pet's microchip ID number
-Your pet's updated vaccine records
-A pen & paper - to take notes when you call the vet
Along with the following handy items:
-A big blanket or towel - to help move an injured pet
-Tweezers and Tick Tweezers
-Pet-safe wound disinfectant - for small cuts and scrapes
-Cotton wool pads, wound dressings and bandages
-Sterile saline solution - to clean wounds and eyes
-Gloves - for hygienic handling of wounds
This handy leaflet from XLVets also gives a few tips and tricks, and please - in case of emergency, do call us. We're here to keep your furry friend healthy and safe.
