Products to Have Available Here are some good products to have on hand at all times, just in case: * Chlorhexiderm Flush: This would be used in place of hydrogen peroxide for wounds not requiring suturing. This is an excellent product that kills only the bad cells, unlike hydrogen peroxide.   It's very important to keep even very small wounds clean to prevent infection and abscesses.   * Sterile Saline: This can also be used to clean wounds and is especially useful for abscesses. Sterile saline used for contact lens users comes in a handy squirt bottle. Just be sure to get STERILE SALINE and not a contact lens solution. * Terramycin: This is an ophthalmic ointment used to treat eye infections. It can also be used on irritations to the eye, during an SDA outbreak, and for dry eye problems.   Note: Any injury or signs of illness in the eye should be seen by a veterinarian. A fluoroscein stain should be done to determine if there is any corneal damage, which is very serious and often permanent. * Artificial Tears Ointment: This can be found in the contact lens section of your pharmacy.  This can be used in place of terramycin in the case of eye afflictions when an antibiotic ointment is not needed.  It will keep the eye lubricated to prevent degeneration. * Benebac: This contains beneficial micro-organisms and helps promote the healthy flora in the gut during antibiotic treatment.   * Children's Advil: This is ibuprofen. It is a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. The dose is 10mg to 30mg based on weight every 4 hours as needed. * Nutri-Cal: This is a high calorie dietary supplement.  It's good to have on hand for sick rats who may need some extra calories, vitamins, and minerals. * Cornstarch: This would be used in place of styptic powder to control minor bleeding. To link to this page: http://www.raisinrats.com/medical/products.html [back to top]