Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra - Issue 34 - Husband and wife develop first aid kit for pets

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Husband and wife develop first aid kit for pets

A husband and wife team of veterinary professionals has developed and produced a veterinary emergency first aid kit for pet owners called FURst-Aid.

Between them, Ian and Charlotte Gibbs have over 25 years’ experience working solely with companion animals in many different veterinary practices from charity clinics to referral hospitals. This has allowed them to see nearly every type of injury possible.

And they have had to regularly patch up their own pets over the years.

"The pet first aid kits presently available consisted of products which often stung, were fiddly to apply, often slipped and stuck to fur making them painful to remove," said Charlotte.

"FURst-Aid kits contain only products used by veterinary professionals and with helpful bandaging tutorials on our website www.furstaid.co.uk.

"FURst-Aid treats, cleans and protects any little mishaps whilst waiting to see your vet, minimising the damage and reducing the risk of infection of any cuts and grazes."

The kits are available through the website although Ian and Charlotte are currently looking to appoint stockists for their product. Anyone interested should email info@furstaid.co.uk

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