Chinchilla First-Aid Supplies.

[Nerk]

Hello,
I know I post on this forum a lot but I am a very paranoid and dedicated chin owner. Recently I've been reading about people putting together a first aid kit for their chinchillas in case of emergencies.
As I said before, being paranoid, I wanted to get one together for my girls. Even if I never use it I want to have slight comfort knowing I do have it. In no way am I using this to replace an experienced vet care, but only to deal with something minor or keeping them going until I can get them to an emergency vet clinic which is 30 minutes away.
I'm wondering, what should I put in it, and where might I be able to get good supplies?

 

[ninjaturtletayy]

I too am a paranoid owner!! I'd love to know what is necessary for a first aid kit for my Stanley.

 

[Pookinaround]

Off the top of my head a few items to definitely include would be a fairly large piece of fleece for burrito-ing, Blue Kote, hand feeding syringes, critical care, and I am sure there is more...hopefully others will chime in with their suggestions as well. The ones I mentioned are definites though...

 

[Saffron]

I have the phone number for the chinchillas’ vet and for the emergency center for exotics on our contact list close to the phone. I also have written them on a magnet I keep on the fridge.

Simethicone Infant Drops
Small syringe for the simethicone drops
Critical care
Feeding syringes
Small hard-case carrier with a fleece pad
Blue Ice pack (or any hard ice pack) which we always keep in freezer so it’s ready if needed. We put a covered ice pack in the carrier when we go to the vet.
Fleece pouch for the ice pack
A piece of fleece large enough to burrito wrap a chin
Unscented baby wipes
Non-saline eyedrops
Small container of corn starch – helps to stop bleeding from small cuts
Sterile pads

 

[BooBoo*TheKiddo*]

Bag Balm
q-tips or cotton balls (to go with the blu-kote, makes it less messy)

You might check the different chin stores and rescue sites because some have started offering a first aid kit for sale.

 

[saphire]

Here is a link that will help you and in return you will help a chinchilla rescue

http://www.foreverfeistychinchilla.org/index.htm