From:
williamsdvm@comcast.net
Date: 2002-12-18 01:59:28 UTC
Subject: RE: Staining in older male
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <9675573.1040176768586.JavaMail.root@scandium>
Dear Sheila:
Are we discussing staining (a yellowing of the hair around the prepuce) or straining - difficulty urinating?
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, DVM
Author wrote:
> I am a fairly new student of ferret health. I adopted an older male (age
> and other medical history unknown). Vet felt he was quite healthy other
> than cataracts and gum disease. We have started him on Amoxi-drops for the
> gums. His poops are normal and he eats pretty well. He is a little thin,
> but has kept hydrated (I have been feeding him duck soup daily and put
> electrolytes in his water). My question (finally!) is regarding staining
> from urine...the vet was not sure why it is happening. She said that the
> amoxi will help if it is a urinary infection. Is this typical in geriatric
> males? Is there anything else that is known to cause this (and if so, what
> are the treatment options)? Could the richness of the duck soup be causing
> this....such a shock to his system after being poorly nourished?
> Thank you in advance for your help!
> Sheila
> kellyfamily@ak.net
> ferts4ever@yahoo.com