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Creating a Dog First Aid Kit

Protect your money at ATMs

Being prepared for little accidents is an important part of caring for your dog. Just as with ourselves, having a well- stocked first aid kit at the ready will help you deal with an emergency. We recommend keeping a Dog First Aid Kit handy. Make sure that everyone in the family knows where it is. This kit should be clearly labelled and easy to carry. Items to consider keeping in or near your pack include: • The phone number of your veterinary and the number of your local Emergency Afterhours hospital (If you are unsure if there is a Afterhours vet in your area just ask your vet). If your dog has an accident, you don't want to waste precious minutes looking for the phone number. • Photocopies of your pets medical records and a copy of their microchip/ identification paperwork. • If your dog needs to takemedicationwe suggest to keep supply of their medication in the kit (Remember, medications need to be rotated out of your First Aid kit - otherwise they may go bad or become useless). • Muzzle that fits your dog - an injured and frightened animal may bite • Blunt-ended scissors • Tweezers • Bandages (2.5cm and 5cmwide) - you can ask your vet for these as products designed for dogs are more suitable than human products. • Gauze rolls and pads • Adhesive tape. • Sterile eye wash and eye lubricant (available at your vet clinic) • Saline water to wash out any wounds • Sterile water-based lubricant (such as KY® Jelly) - helps hold fur away from wound • An old towel or blanket It can also be a good idea to have a supplementary kit to keep in your car. Although being prepared is a great idea, remember that if your dog has any illness or injury you must first consult your vet. Article courtesy of Purina

Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are a time efficient and convenient way to access your money any time of the day or night. I think it’s fair to say that we have all used them at one time or another. Unfortunately, due to the very nature of these machines, they ca n be targeted by offenders as a means to get their hands on some easy cash. These offenders may stand a little too close to you while you’re at the ATM. If this occurs, and you start to feel a little uneasy about their possible intentions, cancel the transaction and walk away. You can obtain cash withdrawals by entering the bank and dealing with a teller, or these days you can go to one of the major grocery stores and withdraw cash without having to purchase any goods. In the event you do complete a transaction at an ATM and are approached by an individual advising you that your transaction has malfunctioned and that you need to re-enter your card, please disregard their request and immediately contact your bank. Make a note of your location and the time of your transaction so you can follow up with your bank. Unfortunately, this method has recently been utilised by offenders who managed to steal a sum of money from an elderly person. The victim was tricked into re-inserting their bank card into the ATM, unbeknownst to them the offenders had installed a skimming device between transactions. When using ATMs please remember the following: • Use one located in public view • Check the machine for evidence of tampering • Be discreet when entering your personal identification number (PIN) • Count & secure your money discreetly • If in doubt, cancel the transaction and walk away

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