From:
Steve Austin
Date: 2003-04-13 03:54:10 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] 6 year old ferret health question
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Cc: iceweasel88@aol.com
Message-ID: <20030413.000406.1276.21.kazpat1@juno.com>
Take her to the vet and have him check out the mouth- teeth, roof of
mouth,
do a good physical exam and blood work. At age 6, many medical problems
can occur.
>From Insulinoma, to kidney disease to adrenal disease., Stomach ulcers
and so on- or
maybe it is a gum or tooth problem. In the meantime, try gerber's
second stage
meat baby food, like lamb or chicken, warm in the microwave a few seconds
and offer off your finger, can add a little ferretvite to it. Take some
kibble and
add water and let sit until soft.
Let us know after the vet check what is found, see if you can go
tomorrow, a week
is already a long time if it is something serious-
Patty
> I have a 6 year old ferret. She is been spayed.
> She has lately been not eating much. She seems to be
> having problems swallowing, like she has something stuck
> to the roof of her mouth. She is taking nutrical, and ferret
> tone, outside of that she will eat soft treats off and on and her
> food maybe a bite or two. she had been very active till about a
> week ago. She is now sleeping more but is still alert. I am not
> sure what do to. Any suggestions? Thank you.
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