THE GENERAL TRAUMA KIT

It's always handy to have a trauma kit on hand year-round. Things it should include:

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Sharp scissors.

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Melolin bandages of different sizes, Soffban padding, and Elastoplast vet bandages, if you're comfortable bandaging wounds. Nappies, sanitary pads, and duct tape make excellent emergency bandages to protect an injury and prevent blood loss. Bandaging techniques change depending on the nature of the wound, so it's vital to consult an animal health professional if it requires long-term bandaging. •

Bottle of saline water to flush any wounds before applying a bandage. To make your own, add 1 tsp of plain table salt to 600ml of boiled, cooled water.

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Iodine to spray on wounds as a general disinfectant.