From:
Sukie Crandall
Date: 2003-07-22 18:50:15 UTC
Subject: Re: finicky eaters
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-id: <a06001a09bb433635db17@[10.0.1.2]>
I have two concerns:
1. There could still be fiber or damage (such as slicing) from an
undigested thread present.
2. Force feeding always carries a risk of causing aspiration
pneumonia which is not a small risk, and in general should be avoided
with other tricks like finger feeding, warmed food, dripping from a
Dr. Clown (Use http://fhl.sonic-weasel.org to find past posts) for
the ferret to lick as it comes out, spoon feeding, singing, etc.
(The exceptions are extreme ones -- ferrets who have had vet care and
still are not eating despite using all the feeding tricks and despite
medical care being provided.)
A prompt vet appointment makes sense.