From:
"Sue Liszewski"
Date: 2003-12-25 05:45:00 UTC
Subject: RE: [ferrethealth] unknown cause, runny poops, fever, lethargy
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <Law12-F116J13mPDu5z00002cde@hotmail.com>
First of all K/D is too low in protein for ferrets. Why was he put on it?
The comatose condition is probably related to low blood sugar, and that does
not need to be from insulinoma but from inability to absorb nutrients or not
eating due to his illness. The fever is a problem if it is not resolving, I
think the clavamox is a good choice provided it does not cause vomitng. I
would try using a higher protein lower fat food. Ferrets are true
carnivores and req higher protein, even more then cats do. If you limit the
carbs abd increase the protein it may help him feel better. Do not know is
the diarrhea is main prblem or not, but if he has clostridial overgrowth the
clavamox should help. How old is he? Another food that helps with
intestial problems which is prescription diet is IVD Select Care Neutral
formula. If you get more info let us know and perhaps we could help more.
I never rule out obstruction because partials can happen but that should be
seen on barium depending on how many films are taken and how far apart they
are. Good Luck and hope this helps. Merry Christmas.
Dr. Sue
>From: elseyg@optonline.net
>Reply-To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>Subject: [ferrethealth] unknown cause, runny poops, fever, lethargy
>Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2003 04:59:38 +0000 (GMT)
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>Background: 3 weeks ago, Odysseus was nearly comatose after having a long
>period of loose stools. He was rushed to the ER vet, I was suspecting
>blockage. Barium series was run, nothing. Went to my regular vet for
>several days in ICU.
>
>Blood work showed slightly elavated WBC, and a few "off" readings, but
>nothing major
>
>Came home with IM Baytril for 5 days .2 cc 2 x a day and hand feeding on AD
>and veal baby food. Gained (from 1.2 to 1.8 lbs), but had low grade fever
>and dehydration. Sub Qs and continued baytril and hand feedings for 5
>days.
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>At vet, Gained .3 lbs to 2.1, continue Baytril injections for 5 more days
>
>Stopped Baytril on Sunday night. Was doing well, running, active, etc.
>Continued ot hand feed, but slowed down on the amount (5 x 2 syringes a day
>(35 cc) to 5 x 1 35 cc syringe a day, then 4, then 3)
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>Went to vet on Monday for a check up, had gained weight and was doing
>great.
>
>Was eating kibble (Science Diet KD)
>
>Odysseus was fine this morning, was hopping around this afternoon, sluggish
>this evening, and a few minutes ago so lethargic he couldn't/wouldn't walk
>
>Sub-Q'd 30 cc, gave 60 cc of AD and about 4-6 cc of nutrical a few minutes
>ago. Called vet, was told to give Clavamox and call in morning when my vet
>is on if no improvement.
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>What the heck is going on here? Had a little girl act like he is now
>yesterday, she improved in about 20 hours and is much better now. Odysseus
>cannot afford to do this (figuratively and literally).
>
>I am at my wits end, and a very worried mommy right now
>
>Gail
>www.scalesandtails.org
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