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If your rat is sick or injured, please consult your veterinarian.
Suggestions for Sick / Elderly Rats
Emergency Kit for Rats
1. Storage Box
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The storage box should have a lid that securely shuts
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Store in a dry spot away from direct sunlight
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Keep it away from your rats as they may chew into it
Sterilite Latch Box
2. Towel/Washcloth
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Use it to clean wounds or stop bleeding
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Swaddle your rat when giving medicine, force feeding, or caring for wounds
Washcloths
3. Scale
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Weigh your rat for proper dosing
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Make sure it measures weight in grams as most medicine will be dosed accordingly
Kitchen Scale
4. Jar of Baby Food
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Mix in medicine for easy feeding
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Feed sick or elderly rats
5. Syringe (no needle)
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Measure medicine for proper doses
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Give medicine orally
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Feed sick or elderly rats baby food
Syringe (2 pack)
6. Dark Chocolate
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Dark chocolate temporarily relieves symptoms of respiratory illnesses
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Use 65% cacao or higher
7. Q-Tips
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Clean wounds
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Apply ointment
8. Nutri-Cal
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It is a high-calorie dietary supplement
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Feed to sick or elderly rats to maintain weight and proper nutrition
Nutri-Cal for Kittens
9. Corn Starch or White Flour
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Use to stop bleeding (for example: use on bloody toes)
10. Vet Information
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Vet address and phone number
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Emergency clinic address and phone number
Extra Tips!
Keep the crumbs and dust in the bottom of rat food bags
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Mix with baby food to feed sick or elderly rats
Print out dosing guides
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Amoxicillin guide here
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Ibruprofen guide here
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Doxycycline guide here
Purchase a "hospital cage"
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Separate sick or injured rats
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Choose a 1 level cage to avoid falls
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Easy access doors avoid unnecessary strains on your rat(s)
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You may use a tank or aquarium as a temporary hospital cage
Recommended Hospital Cage