Make a Pet Emergency Kit for Your Boston Terrier

Accidents happen, so it's a good idea to keep a pet emergency kit on hand. Ready-made kits are available at most pet supply stores, or you can make one yourself.

If you decide to make your own, you'll need a small plastic tub with a secure lid. Following are items you might want to include in your first aid kit.

Supplies:

Disposable gloves
Muzzle (or a roll of gauze for making a muzzle)
Nylon slip leash
Magnifying glass
Scissors
Tweezers
Nail clippers and metal nail file
Cornstarch or styptic powder/sticks
Eye dropper or oral syringe
Cotton swabs and cotton balls
Clean towels (paper and cloth)
Penlight
Rectal thermometer
Lubricant (mineral oil or KY Jelly - without spermicide)
Needle-nose pliers or hemostats
Dish soap (grease-cutting formula)
"Bitter Apple" or a similar product to discourage licking
Pet carrier/crate
Towel or blanket to use as a stretcher, plus another one to keep your dog warm while transporting him to the veterinarian.
Cold packs and heat packs (wrap them in towel before using)
Stethoscope

Bandages:

Bandage rolls (gauze and Vetwrap)
Non-stick pads
Square gauze pads in various sizes (including some sterile ones)
First aid tape (paper and adhesive)
Band-Aids (for humans)

Medications

Rehydrating solution (Gatorade or Pedialyte)
High sugar source (Karo syrup)
Sterile saline
Wound disinfectant (Betadine)
Triple antibiotic ointment for skin
Antibiotic ointment for eyes (ophthalmic)
Eye wash solution
Buffered or canine aspirin
Antidiarrheal medicine (Pet Pectate)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for allergic reactions
Cortisone spray or cream
Ear cleaning solution
Hydrogen peroxide (to induce vomiting)
Activated charcoal to absorb poisons, if ingested (be sure to consult your veterinarian before use)