From:
miamiferret
Date: 2002-02-25 17:13:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Ferret won't eat his food anymore
First, NO CARROTS! That's just asking for trouble and a possible
intestinal blockage. Banana and raisins aren't that great for him
either.
I'm not sure why he's not eating and how long ago this ibuprofin
episode was, but you absolutely cannot wait to see if he gets hungry
enough to eat on his own. Since I'm not a vet, I don't know if there
has been liver damage and this is part of the problem.
Continue with plain chicken baby food. Warming it helps and feeding
it off your finger is often accepted. If not, you may need to scruff
him and wipe small amounts into his mouth. Not too much at once
because you don't want him to inhale any. I know he may battle you,
but if you're persistent, and take your time, you will get some into
him each time. Although it may be difficult, try not to show your
frustration while going through this as they seem to pick up on this
and it doesn't help. Talk to him sweetly, sing, whatever.
mike