From:
Ferret Wise Shelter
Date: 2003-06-15 03:45:58 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Re: E-Collors for Ferrets after surgery
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-Id: <5.1.1.6.2.20030614234231.01f935f0@mail.usaexpress.net>
>Those are very superficial injuries, though, and the glue stings when
>it goes on. So I don't know if I'd use it to finish off stitches
>without checking with a vet. I'm sure there are official surgical glues
>that are better. But superglue (isocyanurate) is available at any
>hardware store and at most supermarkets, so it's certainly available.
>Do any of the vets here think it might be OK in a pinch?
>
>-Claire
HI Claire-
Veterinary grade and medical grade superglues are somewhat different than
store grade superglue -- I just had the top of my finger ( left index)
reattached in the ER with it after almost taking it off with new scissors
while sewing hammies - no stinging- washing it hurt more. BUt it runs $20
per pop!
I think I would be wary of applying any glues to an incision post op - as
there is a chance of sealing in bacteria etc needs to be done AT the time
of closure by the vet!
My 2 cents
Alicia