Cat FirstEmergency First Aid Kit
An emergency first aid kit is a set of items you may need for injuries, burns, bleeding, or other urgent situations. It doesn't replace veterinary care, but it lets you provide quick first aid before getting to the clinic.
Important: do not use human medications without your vet's guidance. Many drugs that are safe for people are toxic to cats.
Documents
- Vet passport
- Contact info for your regular vet
- Address of the nearest 24-hour vet clinic
- Medical history and current medications
Bandaging supplies
- Sterile gauze pads
- Sterile bandages in various sizes
- Self-adhesive bandage
- Medical adhesive tape
- Cotton pads
- Cotton swabs (not for deep wounds)
Solutions
- Saline solution (0.9% NaCl)Used for: rinsing eyes, cleaning minor wounds, removing debris.
- Chlorhexidine 0.05%Suitable for treating minor surface skin injuries. Do not use concentrated solutions.
Tools
- Digital thermometer
- Tweezers
- Scissors with rounded tips
- Disposable gloves
- Needle-free syringes (2–20 ml)Useful for giving water orally or flushing wounds as directed by your vet.
- Small flashlightUseful for checking the mouth or looking for ticks.
Additional items
- Cold packUsed for bruises, swelling, and insect bites. Apply only wrapped in cloth.
For transport
- Carrier
- Spare absorbent pad
- Blanket or towel
- No muzzle neededA large towel will help safely restrain a frightened cat.
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Not a substitute for a vet
The information in this app comes from open sources and the experience of cat owners. It does not replace a consultation or an examination by a vet. Decisions about your pet's health and care are the owner's to make — if in any doubt, contact a vet.
Always at hand
All of this is in the Cat First app
Articles, checklists and first aid on your phone, even without internet.
