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From: maikeru207@yahoo.com
Date: 2001-11-18 03:00:00 UTC
Subject: pros and cons of laxative (vaseline)?

I have a ferret that may or may not have a partial intestinal
blockage. I've been watching him closely (eating, drinking, pooping,
etc) and talking with my vet who checked him out about a week ago.
Today he had some dry heaves, but now he is eating and drinking and
he seems to be doing ok now. I've been using vaseline (he likes it)
off and on as a laxative, but I've got a couple questions.

1) How much vaseline should I be giving him if a blockage is
suspected?

2) Today I found a small amount of carpet looking synthetic fibers in
his poop. Could it be these fibers are part of a bigger blockage
that isn't coming out?

3) Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of a blockage getting
worse due to the use of vaseline or another laxative product?

Thanks, Michael