Message Number: YG13611 | New FHL Archives Search
From: amber1407
Date: 2002-06-06 18:28:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Clyde

--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., Gail Elsey <elseyg@o...> wrote:
> Well, it has been two weeks since the last weigh in. Clyde has
gone down 1/2 a lb. Let me give a quick reminder of the symptoms:
>
> 4 weeks ago: Clyde was not playing much and only coming out for
treats. He had lost quite a bit of weight and seemed tired. Went to
the vet, blood work came back within normal ranges. Put on a liquid
(Chicken Gravy-BC's) diet and syringe fed. for 2 weeks.
>
> ....Only time rubbing chin or face is right after eating,
especially if I had to put some on his nose (got very annoyed at
that!)....

I am not a vet, but it sounds very much like what one of my little
boys is going through right now...is there any diarrhoea or
retching/vomiting?? If so, speak to your vet about checking for a
bacteria (like heliobacter), or EE through a rectal biopsy or other
means. if it is the latter, which is what my Spook has, try changing
his diet, i.e; if he eats poultry now, change to a non poultry diet
and maybe switch to a sensitive stomach kibble. Discuss this with
your vet first though. If you would like to email me personally I
can give you some more info about the steps I have taken. Good Luck!!