From:
CFERRETTAILS@aol.com
Date: 2002-02-06 14:06:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] What is Coccidia?
Coccidiosis is a Protozoan, a one celled animal. It is not visible to the
naked eye. But is visible under a microscope (easily identified in fecal
flotation). Coccidiosis usually produces infection in young animals. but
adult animals can be affected:
Transmission occurs from animal to animal through feces that contain oocysts.
Other animals can act as an intermediate or transport host. The entire life
cycle lasts one week. Cocci can be found in the stools without causing any
problems until a stress factor causes an outbreak.
Diarrhea is the main sign. In severe cases the feces are mucus-like and
bloody, It can be complicated by a loss of appetite, weakness, dehydration
and anemia.
Albon (Sulfadimethoxine) an antibacterial solution or powder is used to treat
Cocci.
Charleen and the Wa. Tails
I have used a mixture of Dyne,water, and Albon powder, when we thought my
ferrets may have had it.