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i saw a post the other day which i can no longer find on the bits we should keep in a ‘guineapig first aid box’ and was just wondering what you all keep. i’m trying to write a list out and get these bits ordered asap! i remember something called F10 being on there but thats it! if anyone can link the post i’d be super greatful!😊
 
i saw a post the other day which i can no longer find on the bits we should keep in a ‘guineapig first aid box’ and was just wondering what you all keep. i’m trying to write a list out and get these bits ordered asap! i remember something called F10 being on there but thats it! if anyone can link the post i’d be super greatful!😊

Our first aid kit is part of our one-stop emergency and crisis care practical tips, essential information and resources collection. You may want to bookmark the link so you can find it easily in a panic.
Emergency Information and Care

Both links are in the emergency care sub-forum off the Health/Illness section.

F10 you can easily find in lots of places when you google. The difference between the antiseptic and disinfectant is the latter being more concentrated. ;)
 

perfect thankyou!

so the f10 is a cleaning disinfectant and not something that is used on animals? or have i got that wrong, theres so many types when i look them up! the stypic powder, is Johnsons Veterinary Wound Powder the same thing? is this what is used if for example a piggies nails are cut too short? also is it safe to use ‘human’ products on our pigs? things like hibiscrub and the eye drops are all human products and id be worried about using them!
 
Our first aid kit is part of our one-stop emergency and crisis care practical tips, essential information and resources collection. You may want to bookmark the link so you can find it easily in a panic.
Emergency Information and Care

Both links are in the emergency care sub-forum off the Health/Illness section.

F10 you can easily find in lots of places when you google. The difference between the antiseptic and disinfectant is the latter being more concentrated. ;)


thanks i have done!
okay so it’s best to have both then?
 
The disinfectant F10 I would personally order because I would recommend to use it for a deep clean occasionally (depending on the owner from 1-6 months). I prefer the concentrate but then I have lots of piggies and need it regularly; I mix the concentration as needed - highest with ringworm and lowest for regular cleaning (as any shopping during the pandemic to ensure that my hub didn't come in touch with the virus - he did the taxi and door opening service and I did the shopping, disinfecting and packing away until he had his first vaccine).
The antiseptic is only needed in certain circumstances and is best ordered when you really need it - hibiscrub (which is also used by vets) or saline solution made in a pinch at home are alternatives. I just make my own saline quickly and easily whenever needed and order in if I really need a special mild antiseptic product when I really need to deal with a bite wound, flush an abscess (although saline is perfectly fine) or in the case of a piggy needing inhaling (so far, that has not been the case).

If you have only two piggies, I would also not bother with ordering any recovery formula because a pouch is quite expensive but with only a limited use time, which is rather wasteful. It is ultimately cheaper to order fresh for a next day delivery and use mushed up pellets at first in an emergency.
A probiotic powder can be useful to have around, though; you can mix it into your mushed pellets initially or syringe with a little water. But with a healthy companion, properly made 'poo soup' is actually more effective but you can use them both at the same time.

The watery eye fluid that guinea pigs produce with an irritation, pain or injury in the eye is exactly the same as human tear fluid. Many vets have now started to prescribe a lubricant like Remend (UK brand name) in addition to antibiotic eye drops or gel, so the tear gel is no longer quite as vital unless you have a piggy prone to eye problems. You can always ask your vet for a lubricant or - if needed - do a next day delivery order for the gel.

Haven't used Johnson's products in years. In most cases, a wad of kitchen paper and a quick disinfection with home made saline solution once the bleeding has stopped are all that is needed. The one time I really badly cut into the quick, I ended up at the out of hours vets as an emergency when the bleed wouldn't stop for over 20 minutes - it stopped just before we arrived at the PDSA clinic. Styptic powder (which my hub has for himself) didn't do anything in that case...

I hope that helps? Your practical needs are generally a bit different than if you had more piggies. Not everybody around the world has access to quick delivery or guinea pig specific products, so our First Aid guide to cover quite a range of very different needs; this is why we offer a range of solutions from the very basic and improvised and rather recommend the type instead of a specific brand.
 
The disinfectant F10 I would personally order because I would recommend to use it for a deep clean occasionally (depending on the owner from 1-6 months). I prefer the concentrate but then I have lots of piggies and need it regularly; I mix the concentration as needed - highest with ringworm and lowest for regular cleaning (as any shopping during the pandemic to ensure that my hub didn't come in touch with the virus - he did the taxi and door opening service and I did the shopping, disinfecting and packing away until he had his first vaccine).
The antiseptic is only needed in certain circumstances and is best ordered when you really need it - hibiscrub (which is also used by vets) or saline solution made in a pinch at home are alternatives. I just make my own saline quickly and easily whenever needed and order in if I really need a special mild antiseptic product when I really need to deal with a bite wound, flush an abscess (although saline is perfectly fine) or in the case of a piggy needing inhaling (so far, that has not been the case).

If you have only two piggies, I would also not bother with ordering any recovery formula because a pouch is quite expensive but with only a limited use time, which is rather wasteful. It is ultimately cheaper to order fresh for a next day delivery and use mushed up pellets at first in an emergency.
A probiotic powder can be useful to have around, though; you can mix it into your mushed pellets initially or syringe with a little water. But with a healthy companion, properly made 'poo soup' is actually more effective but you can use them both at the same time.

The watery eye fluid that guinea pigs produce with an irritation, pain or injury in the eye is exactly the same as human tear fluid. Many vets have now started to prescribe a lubricant like remend (UK brand name) in addition to antibiotic eye drops or gel, so the tear gel is no longer quite as vital unless you have a piggy prone to eye problems. You can always ask your vet for a lubricant or - if needed - do a next day delivery order for the gel.

Haven't used Johnson's products in years. In most cases, a wad of kitchen paper and a quick disinfection with home made saline solution once the bleeding has stopped are all that is needed. The one time I really badly cut into the quick, I ended up at the out of hours vets as an emergency when the bleed wouldn't stop for over 20 minutes - it stopped just before we arrived at the PDSA clinic. Styptic powder (which my hub has for himself) didn't do anything in that case...

I hope that helps? Your practical needs are generally a bit different with more piggies so we need to cover all bases. Not everybody around the world has access to quick delivery or guinea pig specific products, so our First Aid guide to cover quite a range of very different needs.

this is absolutely amazing thankyou SO much!
ok so f10 disinfectant for a deep clean of the cage, if i need antiseptic i can just use saline solution or buy hibiscrub, and this is what i should do for any cuts or nips?
wow thats interesting! yes I'm so grateful for your reply its been really helpful!
 
this is absolutely amazing thankyou SO much!
ok so f10 disinfectant for a deep clean of the cage, if i need antiseptic i can just use saline solution or buy hibiscrub, and this is what i should do for any cuts or nips?
wow thats interesting! yes I'm so grateful for your reply its been really helpful!

Yes saline for any cuts to keep it clean while you get to a vet
 
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