From:
ifixrex2000@yahoo.com
Date: 2003-01-15 15:58:42 UTC
Subject: should I worry about blockage?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <22025746.1042646322470.JavaMail.root@scandium>
My ferret is going to be 5 y.o. soon. When he was very young he ate large holes in clothing and towels a few times. He also ate the tops off of a couple of socks. I never found any of the material that was missing from the item so I assume he swallowed it. At the time our vet said to watch him closely, but we never had any problems or signs of blockage. However, I also never saw any of this material come out when he went to the bathroom.
(In one instance he at a hole 3" in diamete in a skirt, just to give an idea of how much material we are talking about. It was a significant amount).
I have always wondered if I should worry about this. Could it still be in his digestive tract and cause problems? What should I watch for or do?
Thanks in advance.