Pug Puppies in Columbus OH: Pet Emergency Preparations

Pug puppies in Columbus, Ohio are naturally very inquisitive and playfully mischievous animals, which can be delightful...or dangerous. For this reason, if your family has recently adopted or is planning to adopt a new companion pet, it is highly advisable to have made emergency preparations by compiling an emergency kit to handle potential crises. In extreme cases, minutes can make all the difference, so having all first aid items collected in advance can avoid tragic consequences. Here are a few of the items that are suggested to have on hand, preferably in a labeled container that can be easily accessed…read on!

Paperwork

If you have acquired your pug puppy from a local dog breeder, pet shop or animal shelter that has microchipped your new pet, filing your companion’s paperwork in your emergency kit can save valuable time if your pup has been lost or stolen. You should also include pictures of your pet from various angles to show markings, collar or any other identifying features. You should also consider including your pet’s shot records and licensing information within this core portion of your pet emergency kit.

Medicines

There are several over the counter medications that you can collect that can help your beloved pet in a crisis. Talking to your vet will help you compile a list of safe medicines that you can give your pug puppy if he or she has an allergic reaction, has been injured or becomes suddenly sick. Enclose a guide with each medication in your kit, what is used for and approximate dosages as provided by your family veterinarian.

Emergency Medical Supplies

If your puppy is involved in some type of accident or is wounded by another animal, having a few basic first aid supplies in your emergency kit to care for injuries will dramatically improve your pug’s chances for  a speedy recovery. Including a rectal thermometer, gauze pads and self adhesive bandages such as an Ace wrap, or liquid bandages for cuts or deeper bite wounds, and hot/cold compresses along with a plastic guard to keep your pet from licking or biting at injuries or bandages will help greatly.

Phone List

It is very important to have emergency phone numbers contained within your kit so that you can get help for your pug puppy much faster. Minutes can count in emergency situations, so eliminating the need to look up numbers for your family’s veterinarian, an afterhours animal hospital, the local animal shelter and Animal Control Center, and any local groups that work with dogs, such as the ASPCA, Humane Society, or feed supply stores can make a huge difference in the outcome of a crisis.

For more information about pug puppies in Columbus OH and making an emergency kit for crises that can save your cherished pet, call 330-359-1187 or click on the provided link.