Message Number: YG12813 | New FHL Archives Search
From: leese10ferts
Date: 2002-04-30 18:33:00 UTC
Subject: Re: IBD??? please help!

--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., "daneedv" <daneedv@a...> wrote:
> The only way to know
> if it is IBD, though, is to have a bowel biopsy done. Have you
> discussed the possibility of IBD with your vet? That is the best
> place to start. If you vet is unfamiliar with IBD in ferrets, then
> you might want to share the article from Ferrets magazine with him.

Hi there,
Actually, I think the diagnosis, despite the name "Inflammatory Bowel
Disease" is made by having the intestines biopsied, not the bowel.
Btw, did you know that my little guy Noobie was featured in that
article? That was his story. I wish it wasn't, but I hope that the
article and his story helps others all the same.
Lisa Shortley