Sugar Glider Emergency Kit

Be Prepared

When caring for exotic animals, it is best to be prepared for emergencies. An emergency kit does not replace veterinary care, but it can help you respond quickly while contacting or traveling to a knowledgeable exotic veterinarian.

Keep emergency supplies in a sealed, clearly marked container that is easy to find.

First aid cream, with or without pain relief, when appropriate and vet-approved.
Q-tips.
Cotton balls.
Tissues.
Sterile cotton pads, gauze, and/or bandages.
Medical adhesive tape to secure bandages.
Blood stopper, silver nitrate sticks, or corn starch to help clot bleeding.
Small scissors.
Baby nail clippers.
Nail file.
Critter keeper or empty 10-gallon aquarium with a vented top for a temporary sick-animal setup.
Small heat pad used safely and carefully.
Size #5 French catheter tube for emergency feeding if recommended by a vet.
1cc sterile syringe without needle.
Thermometer.
Pedialyte.
Mineral oil.
Liquid calcium.
Marsupial or puppy milk for emergency or supplement feeding if vet-directed.
Bottled water.

Vet Reminder

Always follow up with a qualified exotic veterinarian. Sugar gliders can decline quickly, and home supplies should not delay professional care.

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