Message Number: YG8228 | New FHL Archives Search
From: yvon358@cs.com
Date: 2001-10-27 20:36:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] coughing ferret

In a message dated 10/27/01 9:48:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
hyperrat@hotmail.com writes:



The
last time I caught him while he was in a coughing fit, he coughed
up
some white phlegm like stuff.


Whenever mine start coughing I immediately give them FerretLax.
Especially this time of year. Could the "white phlegm stuff" be
spittle? Perhaps he's got a hairball. I couldn't say for certain,
I'm not a vet, but that's my 1st thought after reading your post.
I'm sure others on the list will have more thoughts/suggestions for
you.

Best wishes,

-Y-