From:
Steve Austin
Date: 2003-10-22 03:16:00 UTC
Subject: Sick boy - Please advise
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <20031021.231608.2148.6.kazpat1@juno.com>
I can think of a couple things to consider, bad tooth,
infection, kidney problem or metabolic problem causing unusual
odor ( like in diabtic ketoacidosis there is a sweet smell, like
when someone has been drinking hours before)
I would treat for the ulcers just in case with carafate before meals
and bland diet ( meat baby food will do for now)
Get him a basic blood test- kidney, glucose, and liver panel
and a CBC. Go from there. He may improve with some Sub Q fluids
as well.
Good luck,
Patty
On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 02:12:52 +0100 (BST) rikkie2000@aol.com writes:
> My 5 1/2 year old ferret has rapidly lost weight. He also has very
> black wet stools - however not diarreah. He is not eating as ususal,
> and has a "rotten" odor around his mouth. I took him to the vet 3
> weeks ago because he was not walking straight. It only happened
> once, but having had and lost 10 other ferrets, it was a dreaded
> sign. She could find nothing wrong, but didn't do any blood work.
> She felt no growths or enlarged organs. I felt at that time that he
> had lost a bit of weight. This recent problem has dramaticaly
> evolved in the last 24 hours. I'm thinking it might be an ulcer, but
> was wondering if anyone had ideas on the foul smell from his mouth.
> I will be taking him to the vet in the AM.
> Thanks in advance for any ideas that you may have,
>
> Regards,
> Becky
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