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I would like to make a first aid kit for my cat and I would like to know what brands and items are good and effective?
Hi and thanks for posting on Boop by Petco! If you are interested in creating a first aide kit, I would recommend including the following items: 1. Gauze pads and rolls 2. Medical Tape 3. Antiseptic spray 4. Hydrogen Peroxide 5. An ice pack 6. Medical gloves (either latex or non latex) 7. Lubricant (petroleum jelly is ok) 8. Thermoeter 9. Scissors 10. Tweezers 11. Cotton Balls and Q-tips. 12. Sterile Saline Solution For any of the above, any brand will be okay. First aid kits are meant to be a temporary solution until Jackie can see her veterinarian. I hope this helps!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Training & Behavior
My cat, Meowsie is very ill. She has cuts all over her body. She is not eating much, and her paw is almost dead. We are not able to take her to the vet because of coronavirus lockdown, and also vetenery hospitals are not open near me. What should I f
1. Get her some antibiotics: https://www.petsworld.in/corise-clivet-suspension-20-ml.html 2. Apply this salve to her wounds. It also has a fly repellent in it. If you don't do this, she will get maggots in the wounds. https://www.petsworld.in/himalaya-scavon-cream-50-gm.html 3. Feed her some high quality, high calorie food like kitten wet food: https://www.petsworld.in/royal-canin-kitten-instinctive-cat-food-1-2-kg.html 4. Keep her inside for at least one week so she can heal.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
I am Majid Hussain from Pakistan. My pet (male cat) has been injured, and I don't know how I give him medical treatment because here no any Doctor of pets. Please help me. He is very sensitive animal. Kindly help me please I am very upset...please Te
Oh no, poor Naqusha! Unfortunately, by law it is illegal for the experts at Boop by Petco to prescribe any drug, including OTC drugs, without seeing the animal in person first. That's because doing so requires a veterinary client patient relationship which cannot be achieved via an internet forum. In addition, the experts cannot say for certain if a specific drug is safe for your cat. I would call around to find the closest vet in your country to take him into as he really does need veterinary treatment for it. You can gently clean the area with warm water and antiseptic soap, and I would put a bandage over it to keep it clean and dry. Do not allow Naqsha to go outside if he's allowed outside, and I would put an Ecollar on him to keep him from licking at it. I can give you a link on how to make one at home. I am very concerned that this could get infected, and he likely needs antibiotics to treat it but you need to see a vet to get them. Ask friends and family as well if they
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
My cat was outside all day and when she came back she had 2 puncture wounds but no bleeding...what should I do ?
These are kind of big, and could have been caused by a bite. First, consider seeking immediate veterinary care since wounds can often be deeper than they appear and can get easily infected. 1. Clip the hair away from the wound using buzzing-type clippers, not scissors or a razor. This is so you can monitor the wound and keep the hair out of the way to help with healing. 2. Disinfect the wound once with peroxide or a first aid chlorhexidine wound soap. Do not continue to use peroxide, or alcohol, as this will delay healing. 3. Apply an antibacterial ointment, such as Neosporin, twice daily. If needed to clean the wound, use a warm wet wash cloth to gently wipe away any dried fluid. 4. Prevent all licking or scratching of the wound by using an e-collar or socks. 5. See a vet if your pet experiences prolonged lethargy, decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, or a rectal temperature over 103, or if there is creamy discharge or discharge with a foul odor, or there is swelling around the
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
My cat has had this wound I noticed it last night and I don't know if my cat needs to go to the vet or not I'm starting to really worry about her and think she will need a vet to help is there anything I can do in the mean time to help her
I think you're definitely on the right track with planning a vet visit. If have her seen to make sure the wound doesn't need surgical attention and medications to encourage healing. Wounds can often have a lot of depth around them called "dead space". As the wounds try to heal that area can fill up with inflammatory fluid and eventually turn to pus, causing infection. In the mean time, you can always find a baby onesie or even a tiny dog T shirt for her to wear if it will cover the wound until you have her seen. It may help keep her from licking the area excessively, which can cause additional trauma, inflammation, and infection. Or you can order a soft cone on amazon or pick one up at your local pet store to prevent the self trauma. Good Luck!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
