A travel kit is an important part of traveling safely and comfortably. Below are items you may wish to consider while traveling with or transporting rescue pigs.
Basic First Aid Kit:
Pet Emergency Card – Contact information for owner and veterinarian along with any medical concerns
Emergency veterinarian phone number
Poison control hotline number
Thermometer
Pair of latex gloves
Alcohol gel – for hand washing
Tick remover
Tweezers
Triple antibiotic ointment
Styptic powder
Eye wash
Rolls of gauze
Pads of gauze
Scissors – to cute hair or gauze bandages
Adhesive tape
Vet wrap
Antiseptic
Styptic powder
Insect sting relief
Instant cold pack
Buffered aspirin
Benedryl
Additional Items:
CVI Certificate of Veterinary Inspection – as required
Health or veterinary records including vaccine history
Water bottle
Travel bowl
Food shaker – to recall a pig if he gets loose
Favorite snacks
Flashlight
Rescue Remedy – optional
Harness and leash – optional
Ropes or bungee cords – for moving or securing a large crate