Pet emergencies rarely happen at a convenient time. A scraped paw on a hike, a minor cut at home or an unexpected mishap on a road trip can quickly leave you searching for supplies. The Keep Going First Aid Kit for Pets solves that problem by putting essential pet first-aid items in one compact, ready-to-use kit. ($44.99.)
We could have used this when we took our two rescue doxies, Ginger and Papa Bear, for a trail hike and Papa scratched his paw on some rocks, and Ginger picked up a hitchhiking tick. After a $200 vet visit, we learned we could have handled these ourselves — if we’d had the kit.
We like how it’s so organized and portable (we keep ours in the car ) and it even has a metal tick-removal tool.
Unlike a standard human first-aid kit, the Keep Going kit is created with pets in mind. Think dog-sized bandages, paw cream, emergency leash, non-stick cleaning wipes, sting relief pads…you get the idea.
It won’t replace a veterinarian, but it can help you respond quickly and calmly when your pet needs immediate attention.
The kit is particularly valuable for active households, though accidents can happen anywhere. Hikes, camping trips, vacations and visits to the dog park all come with opportunities for minor scrapes and injuries. Having pet-focused supplies on hand means you can spend less time searching and more time comforting your companion.
Our verdict: Everyone with a pet needs one of the specialized first-aid kits.