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First Aide Kit |
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Just as your emergency kit for yourself and others does not replace the need for a doctor, neither does your rabbit's first aide kit replace the need for a reputable veterinarian with experience with rabbits. A first aid kit is necessary for emergencies that you will inevitabley encounter; such as bleeding toenails, until professional help can be obtained. |
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Tape a list of important phone numbers for the following to the inside lid of your kit. |
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Veterinarian (professional of your choice) (xxx) xxx-xxxx
Emergency Clinic (such as: Animal Hospital Clinic of Statesville)
(704) 872-3625
National Animal Poison Control Center Hotlines
$30 per case (800) 548-2423
$20 for 1st 15 min., plus $2.95 per additional min. (900) 680-0000
Breeder (if you purchased from a reputable breeder they will
give you this information without you having to ask.) (xxx) xxx-xxxx |
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Be sure that your first aide kit is water tight, and that it contains the following items, plus any others that your veterinarian may suggest. These are recommendations only. Please refer to your vet's advice for specific matterials. |
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Bandaging Materials |
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Roll of gauze
Vetrap
Cotton tipped applicators |
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Adhesive Bandages
1-inch white cloth tape |
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Sterile gauze pads
Stockinette
Antiseptic Toilettes |
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External Use Ointments |
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Triple Antibiotic
Neosporin |
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Perioxide
Alcohol
Prep. H |
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Provodine Iodine
Betadine
Antiseptic blood clotting gel/powder |
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Internal Use Items |
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Baby Oil: mix 50:50 solution with perioxide to treat ear mites/canker.
Vitamin E Liquid: 1000 IU for adults 13+ lbs. for body toxins
Pedialyte: Non flavoured/non colored; oral electrolyte solution
Activated Charcoal: Use only under direction of your vet. |
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Equipment and other Supplies |
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Container of distilled water
Clean napkins or paper towels
Pen, paper, penlight
Scissors
Stethescope
Towel |
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Latex Gloves
Hand sanitizer
Syringes (w/o needle)
Rectal Thermometer
Medicine Dropper
Clean carrier |
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Take your first aide kit to your veterinarian. Ask him/her to examine the contencts. Ask if there is anything else that should be added and make sure you know how to use each item! |
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