From:
Bruce Williams, DVM
Date: 2001-11-29 22:22:00 UTC
Subject: Re: ulcers
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., ferrets_rule101@h... wrote:
> One of my male ferrets (I have two) has developed an ulcer, he's 4
> 1/2 years old, and my husband just lost his job. Is there some
over
> the counter meds I can give him for the stomic pain like
peptobismal
> until I figure out what I need to sell to get him to the vet? And
> yes he will definately need to go to the vet as his stools show
some
> dark blood :{.
>
PeptoBismol given 10 minutes before eating is not as good as
Carafate, but will do in a pinch. I am always hesitant to prescribe
Pepcid AC, but in an urgent situation like this, where we are between
a ricl and a hard place, 1/8th of a tablet twice a day is
acceptable. It may worsen his digestive ability at this point, but
if he won't eat due to the pain, that's a more serious problem.
Let's also switch to baby food rather than kibble. Find a vet that
will allow you to pay on time, because this is something that really
should be addressed as soon as possible.
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, dVM