Debbie Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 have divided this list into sections and have listed the items, where they can be sourced and what they are useful for - but I have not listed dosages. It is based on what I have in my kit at home - but those people with just a few chinnies will not need such a large kit - but I hope this list may help people to "pick and choose" what items may be useful. However, I cannot stress highly enough that most problems will need professional treatment from a vet - and certain items are only available by veterinary prescription A first aid kit is useful in emergencies - and if treating minor conditions - provided that the owner is certain they know what they are treating and only as a COMPLIMENT to professional veterinary care. All treatments have been tried and tested on my own chinchillas - with the full knowledge of my vet. Digestion Milpar - chemists - useful for treating digestive conditions such as bloat Liquid Paraffin - chemists - for treating constipation (not to be confused with castor oil - which is harmful to chinchillas digestion) Syrup of Figs - chemists - for treating constipation (milder than liquid paraffin) Paediatric Kaolin - chemists - for treating diarrhoea Pro-biotics - vets or specialist suppliers - balances the intestinal flora Eyes Golden Eye Drops - chemists - for treating minor infections Optrex - chemists - for flushing eyes and removing foreign bodies Skin and Fur Evening Primrose Oil - chemists/health food shops - excellent for a wide range of skin/fur problems Baby Oil - chemists/supermarkets - excellent for treating "flaky ears" Athletes Foot Powder - chemists - for treating possible fungal conditions Wounds/Injuries Hibiscrub - vets - use diluted for bathing wounds Intra-Site Gel - chemists - applied to large open wounds to assist healing and form a protective barrier Ster-Zac Powder - chemists - a powder that can be used on injuries for preventing Strep. infections. Dermisol Cream - vets - an antiseptic cream also removes necrotic tissue Hydrogen Peroxide - chemists - use to flush and clean wounds according to instructions ** ONLY USE DILUTED - UNDER VETERINARY RECOMMENDATION ** Iodine - vets/chemists - thoroughly cleans wounds, skin infections etc (stings though) Colds Sudafed Liquid - chemists - suppresses mucus Calpol 6+ - chemists - although a pain relief is very useful when treating colds too Pain Relief Calpol 6+ - chemists - as above Metacam - vets - excellent pain relief Also in kit….. Loads of cotton wool and cotton buds - chemists - variety of uses Carnation milk - shops - just in case need to hand-rear Food replacement - vets/specialist suppliers - for feeding sick chins Curved Scissors - vets - for trimming fur away from injuries or removing soiled fur - curved to prevent injury to chinchilla Cohesive Bandage - chemists/vets - sticks to itself - not the chin Vitamin B12 - chemists/health food shops - stimulates the appetite and acts as a tonic Milton Fluid - chemists/supermarkets - used to sterilize pretty much anything from bowls, water bottles - to hand feeding equipment and syringes. Dioralyte - chemists - rehydration treatment Different sized syringes - vets - variety of uses Pipettes - vets/specialist suppliers - for hand feeding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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