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Use of HydroGel in Shipment of Rodents and Guinea Pigs

HydroGel provides animals a supply of water during shipping that is clean, safe and non-wetting. There are several ways to present HydroGel to the animal.

 

Option 1

The most commonly used technique is to cut two slices 2 to 3 inches long on the side of the pouch in the shape of an X. This allows the animal access to the gel.

Option 2

Removing both ends of the pouch before it is placed in the shipping container to allow access and at the same time protects the uneaten gel.

 

Option 3

The entire contents of the pouch can be squeezed directly onto the bedding. Because of its unique non-wetting qualities, HydroGel cannot readily be absorbed into the bedding.

 

Option 4

To keep HydroGel off the cage bottom, cut the pouch as directed in Option 1 and fasten the pouch to the side of the shipping container with staples or tape.

 

ClearH2O® supplies a Pouch Mate tool specifically designed to easily open the pouches. It can also be used to assist in removal of the gel from the pouch as suggested in Option 3.

Your ClearH2O® distributor can supply this item - free of charge.