From:
Rbossart@aol.com
Date: 2001-03-21 11:39:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Digest Number 75
In a message dated 3/20/01 8:13:16 PM, Ferret-Health-list@yahoogroups.com
writes:
<< -what is usually recommended for humans taking
antibiotics and experiencing diarrhea is acidophilus. It works by replacing
the "good" bacteria in the GI tract that has been wiped out by the
antibiotics. >>
It's my understanding that ferrets don't rely on bacteria for digestion and
therefore don't need the acidophilus after antibiotics.
Dick B.