Ferret First Aid Kit

It is highly recommended to always have a first aid kit on hand so you will be able to take care of your ferret should the situation arise. The below is a listing of some recommended items to include:

• Veterinarian's phone numbers

• Scissors (small and curved to avoid accidental injuries)

• Nail clippers (always ensure you do NOT cut into the quick of their nails, which is their vein)

• Styptic powder/bar of soap (necessary to stop the bleeding if you do accidentally cut into the quick of their nail while clipping)

• Tweezers (for removal of foreign bodies on their skin or in their coat)

• Ice cream/lollipop sticks (very useful if you need to apply a splint)

• Antiseptic (to clean any cut or abrasion)

• Antibiotic Powder/gel/lotion (apply to wounds after thorough cleaning to ward off possible infections)

• Children's Benadryl (in case they should happen to get stung by a bee or wasp and consult your vet for proper dosage before hand)

• Cotton balls (for wound cleaning and applying ointments)

• Bandages (small size to cover wounds to to secure splints)

• Surgical gauze (padding for wounds and to stop/slow bleeding)

• Hydrogen Peroxide (flush dirt from wounds and counter infections

• Alcohol (aids in tick removal)

• Sodium bicarbonate (apply wet compresses to help reduce swelling)

• Pedialyte (aids in rehydration)

• Karo Syrup (Helps bring ferret out of a seizure from insulinoma)

• Preparation-H (relief for prolapsed rectums)

• Laxatone/petromalt (aids in dislodging hairballs)

• Syringe (for measuring and administering liquid medications and food)

• Ideal size for medicine is 1cc and 3cc, for food 35cc.

 

The single most important thing you will need... A clear level head   Stay calm! If an emergency should arise, your ferret needs you and is counting on you to focus and provide the necessary attention and care.