Hamster First Aid Kit | thehamsterguide

What if your hamster has an emergency... and you can't wait for a vet?

I have a hamster first aid kit for worst case scenarios. I will list what is in it, so hopefully you can make one, too. It all should fit in a tote bag, or another kind of bag.

List of Exotic Vets in your area- You want to be ready for when your hamster is sick or injured.
Q-tips- To apply topical mediation. To clean eyes or ears if there could be infection. To clean blood.
Rubber Gloves- To lower the risk of contamination of open wounds.
Small, Clean Towel- To help squirming animals. To clean large amount of blood.
mL syringe- For oral medications. To help weak animals drink.
Fine Tweezers- For removing foreign objects.
Hot Water Bottle- Hamsters lose body heat quickly. This will help.
Baby Nail Clippers- To clip nails if they are causing lacerations.
Antihistamine Lotion- Just incase your hamster is stung by a bee.
Gauze- Stops blood flow. Cleans blood from wounds. Wraps temporarily.
Olive Oil- Used for constipated hamsters.
Pedialyte- Helps dehydration.
Water- To wash down pedialyte.
Manuka Honey- for cuts and scabs.
Pure Organic Aloe- cuts, burns, and abrasions.
Heating Pad- Hamsters lose body heat quickly. This will help.
Eyelash comb/ Eyebrow brush- For cleaning messy fur.
Chlorhexidine- disinfects wounds.
Fresh Thyme- Many reasons, such as respiratory problems, cuts, scabs, etc.

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