02-12-2015, 04:35 AM
We can't obtain antibiotic in the UK unless on prescription. But I do thnk that it would be very helpful if we could....although one needs the wisdom about how to use it -and when.
But I used to always use Echinacea Angustifolia herbal tincture on any bad wounds Misty got (if I saw that we could possibly avoid a vet visit as she was terrified of the vet!) It works as an antiseptic/antibiotic, and is wonderful. Not one wound, cut or graze ever got infected, and healed very quickly and well.
Bathing wounds with warm salt water will also help.
I can imagine Polysporin would be a broad spectrum antibiotic and safe to use on any creature if needed.
The idea of a few drops of red wine for the hamsters is a good one. It can help in situations like that.
Alcohol is considered toxic for dogs and cats....yet I have known people whose dogs loved a little bowl of beer or Guinness occasionally! And it appeared to do them no harm. But I never gave it to Misty.
But in extreme health emergencies such as you describe, it would be the perfect thing to help the hamsters.
But I used to always use Echinacea Angustifolia herbal tincture on any bad wounds Misty got (if I saw that we could possibly avoid a vet visit as she was terrified of the vet!) It works as an antiseptic/antibiotic, and is wonderful. Not one wound, cut or graze ever got infected, and healed very quickly and well.
Bathing wounds with warm salt water will also help.
I can imagine Polysporin would be a broad spectrum antibiotic and safe to use on any creature if needed.
The idea of a few drops of red wine for the hamsters is a good one. It can help in situations like that.
Alcohol is considered toxic for dogs and cats....yet I have known people whose dogs loved a little bowl of beer or Guinness occasionally! And it appeared to do them no harm. But I never gave it to Misty.
But in extreme health emergencies such as you describe, it would be the perfect thing to help the hamsters.
