It’s essential to keep a first-aid kit handy that is made especially for your ferret. Be ready for any ferret emergency by including all of the following things in your ferret first-aid kit — and don’t forget to replace used items:
| Adhesive bandage tape | Ferretone/Linatone | Pediatric Liquid Benadryl |
| Antibiotic ointment (such as Neosporin) | Gauze pads | Pen light |
| Baby wipes | Gauze wrap | Petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) |
| Bene-Bac | Hairball preventative (Petromalt or Laxatone) | Pill crusher |
| Betadine solution | Health records | Rabies certificates |
| Can of prescription feline A/D | Heating pad | Rectal thermometer |
| Can of strawberry or vanilla Ensure | Hydrogen peroxide | Rubber or latex gloves |
| Canola or olive oil | Ice pack | Scissors |
| Chemical heating pack (portable heat for the young or sick ferret) | Immodium liquid | Small plastic atomizer |
| Chicken or lamb baby food | Kaopectate or Pepto Bismol | Styptic powder or bee’s wax |
| Cotton balls and cotton swabs | Light Karo syrup or NutriCal | Tongue depressors |
| Desitin | List of any medications your ferret is currently taking | Tweezers |
| Ear cleanser | Nail clippers | Washcloths |
| Eye wash/rinse | Pedialyte or Gatorade |
