Rat's Terrifying Heroin Overdose Convinces Her Owner To Get Clean
May 19, 2017
At first, Melissa and her team didn't know what to do. They decided to treat the rat as they would a human, with Narcan, a drug that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.This is what snuggles looked like when she came in to our overdose Prevention Site #vanpoli pic.twitter.com/9Osv4HSSjO
— sarah blyth (@sarahblyth) May 15, 2017
Narcan Used After Pet Rat Overdosed
Credit: Twitter Normally the Narcan would be injected. But for Snuggles, they put the drug on the rat's nose and she licked it off."Because it was so tiny, I didn’t want to puncture anything by giving it an injection,” Melissa explained.Melissa gave Snuggles some oxygen from a small can to make sure she retained brain function. She and her team then fed Snuggles water with protein powder. RELATED: Rat's spaghetti snack is too cute for words Melissa cuddled the sick rat.
"I know from NICUs that skin-to-skin contact is really important,” she said.Thankfully, the care she received worked! Snuggles was all better by the next day, and very hungry after her brush with death.
WATCH: Snuggles eating a cheerio after her recovery
Snuggles' close call made a huge impression on her owner. The woman realized she needed to get help, and checked herself into a detox program. She asked Melissa if she would give Snuggles the safe and happy home she deserved. Of course, Melissa was more than happy to oblige. After saving Snuggles, the two have a special bond. And we're happy to report Snuggles is now all hugs, no drugs! h/t: Huffington Post YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: These 14 adorable rat photos prove all God's creatures are beautifulVideo Cheerio Eating Snuggles #vanpoli pic.twitter.com/wDawQcehie
— sarah blyth (@sarahblyth) May 17, 2017
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