From:
Dr. Bruce Williams
Date: 2001-03-02 20:10:00 UTC
Subject: Re: mucous poop
Well, at least we are making some progress toward a diagnosis. AS
the poop is firming up, and only one is affected, I lean away from
ECE. Green poop is very non-specific and simply says that it is
moving through the bowel too fast.
The grinding teeth suggests abdominal pain, and stress-related
gastric ulcers are now the most likely diagnosis. While there may be
something else, my suggestion would be to treat for gastric ulcers -
bland diet, Carafate at 75mglb four hours before meals, and try to
eliminate as much as possible.
You can get the whole rundown on gastric ulcers at
http://www.afip.org/ferrets
With kindest regards,
Bruce H. Williams, DVM
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> no one has vomited. only one (of two) of the new additions has
unusual
> poop. we seperated him immediately when we found the mucus, but I
am sure
> the others have been exposed to whatever he has, if contagious.
the one
> with the mucus poop has now moved on to regular size and
consistency poop,
> but with a green tint. he has also started grinding his teeth. am
I looking
> at ECE? what in the world do I do now?
>
> -alexis
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