From:
Karen Purcell, DVM
Date: 2001-03-06 10:25:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Re Coccidiosis - another question
Hey Alicia,
>
> Is is possible for a ferret which arrie=ves at a shelter-- to have
> coccidiosis, adn be overlooked due to suspicion of "stress" diarrhea, then
> for the other ferrets to contract it from using common litter boxes?
>
> This is what we experienced 2 years ago here All did respond to albon
> treatment though I understand albon is used to treat other illnesses as
> well. ...
I'm not Bruce, but Yes to your question.
-Dr. Karen
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