From:
katharine@nettally.com
Date: 2001-10-05 01:05:00 UTC
Subject: Re:emergency kit
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., "Bruce Williams, DVM" <williams@e...>
wrote:
> I will agree with Sukie in that aspirin is probably not appropriate
> for an emergency kit for a number of reasons.......
> I am not a fan of immodium for diarrhea really in any species.....
> Activated charcoal is given via stomach tube; hydrogen peroxide is
> squirted in the back of the throat with a syringe.
Thank you for responding, Dr. Williams. I will remove the aspirin
from my list. And, thank you for telling us how to administer the
activated charcoal and hydrogen peroxide. The largest tubes I have
are #5 Red French tubes and catheters so will ask my vet if that is
big enough for the charcoal to go through. I kinda doubt it. Will
get a larger tube to have on hand. I have inserted stomach tubes
into opossums and squirrels (and a few times into birds of prey) so I
have the skills necessary. I, of course, would be a nervous wreck
with my ferrets but think I can do it if it's a life and death
situation.
I like to think that I can call Poison Control and will have the
items I need.
As for diarrhea, I think that is probably something where there is
time to get to a vet if it's really, really bad. My main concern is
handling accidental poisonings and major injuries quickly.
Thank you, thank you.
Katharine