From:
Trish Black
Date: 2003-08-13 19:07:01 UTC
Subject: Campylobacter
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <20030813190701.2973.qmail@web41411.mail.yahoo.com>
Pippin is my 4-5 year old MF sable male - he is a rescue so the age is a guess. The vet noticed slight hair thinning at his vaccination appt. (possible adrenal symptoms). I was concerned about some bad poops and the vet did a culture. We received the test results and Pippin has been diagnosed with Campylobacter. It was explained as a primary GI pathogen (or possibly secondary) that is potentially contagious. This could explain the bad poops and why Pippin has seemed more tired lately. The vet prescribed Clavomox - .25 ccs 2x per day.
I think I should separate him from the girls but I dont want to cause him any extra stress. Anyone have any experience with Campylobacter? Should I try to give him chicken baby food to ease digestion? Im currently feeding them a mix of Totally Ferret, Zupreem & the Ferret Store brand food. Im still in my research phase. Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks for listening, Trish ~ Pippin, Zira & Hannah **missing Merry**