Extra supplies of medication, medical records, a pet first-aid book and a first-aid kit. Ask your veterinarian for a mild tranquilizer to use in case of emergencies. (Rotate the medication regularly to keep the expiration date fresh.) Here's a basic list for your first-aid kit:
- Adhesive tape
- Antiseptic spray
- Comfortable bedding for the crate. A blanket can be used for the dual purpose of bedding and wrapping an injured animal in to prevent shock.
- Cotton batting, gauze bandages and pads
- First-aid cream - a triple-antibiotic
- Food, can opener, water, bowls, litter pan and litter.
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Medical records, pertinent information about your pet and phone number of your veterinarian. (Most kennels require proof of current rabies and distemper vaccinations before accepting a pet.)
- Nail clippers, comb and/or brush.
- Pet carrier or portable crate. (A collapsible metal show crate will accommodate more than one cat.)
- Recent photos of your pet. Hopefully you won't need them, but if your pet is lost in the confusion, you'll want to place posters around the area without delay.
- Rectal thermometer
- Scissors
- Tweezers