From:
Gail Elsey
Date: 2003-12-25 06:57:56 UTC
Subject: RE: [ferrethealth] unknown cause, runny poops, fever, lethargy
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
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films were taken 20 minutes apart for the barium series
I was wrong it was kitten formula Science diet, lamb because of suspected
food allergy.
Most of my ferrets are fed carcass, chicken gravy and a mix of high quality
foods.
His glucose level has been monitored through out. 168 was the last one
taken 20 minutes ago. His diet has been a bland one designed for ulcers,
IBD, and/or food allergy.
No fever, 102.1
The comatose condition was 3 weeks ago.
He is 2-3 years old, came into the rescue 2 months ago.
United Negative, UTD, stool negative for parasites.
Oh, and when he was comatose, his glucose level was 120, then 300 from the
nutrical and pediapred.
Unfortunately, this is all for naught, as he has a very guarded chance now
:(
Gail
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-----Original Message-----
From: Sue Liszewski [mailto:suedvm96@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, December 25, 2003 12:45 AM
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.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
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