First aid/ emergency box

[xclairex]

Hi everyone, i'd like to put together a ferret first aid/ emergency box and wondered if you could give me some idea of what i need in it.

Whats the deal with Vaseline? does this act as a laxative for suspected blockages? how much should be given etc? and is normal Vaseline safe for ferrets?


Thankyou xx

[Sherry]

I thought we already had this listed here! But I couldn't find it ;D
www.ferret-universe.com/health/first_aid.asp
To that, I'd add some jars of meat only baby food or freeze dried.

[xclairex]

Thankyou, and what about Vaseline, how does it work? and is it safe?

[Sherry]

That's in case of a blockage. Not a good idea to use it regularly, because it can decrease nutrient absorption, but in an emergency, just feed it to them. Most accept it willingly.