From:
"Sue Liszewski"
Date: 2004-09-15 04:49:56 UTC
Subject: RE: [ferrethealth] Re: Question on Treatment for Possible Ferret Mange
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <BAY15-F5J64TBU25JJz00018fc1@hotmail.com>
NOT ALL MANGE IS EASY TO FIND UNDER A MICROSOPE! SOME ARE VERY DEEP AND
DIFFICULT TO FIND. There are different types, some easy to find some not,
so don't just assume.
Dr. Sue
>From: gecarlisle@sbcglobal.net
>Reply-To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Question on Treatment for Possible Ferret Mange
>Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 22:37:24 +0100 (BST)
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> Before you resort to drugs, check your ferrets food: It sounds like he
>has a severe allergy to something in his diet. I know from experience that
>beef can cause severe itching in ferrets, and wheat and corn are other
>common culprits.
> If his skin scrapes have come up negative, he most likely doesnt have
>mange. (Its not that hard to see under the microscope.) Try changing his
>diet to one that doesnt contain beef, wheat, or corn and see how he is in
>about two days. It takes a little time for the allergens to clear out of
>his system, so he should feel a little better the first full day after the
>change, and continue to improve noticeably until he just scratches normally
>for a ferret.
> If you dont know what food to try that fits the above parameters, I would
>suggest 8 in 1s Ultimate, or the Ferret Stores Superior Choice Natural.
>Dont try substituting other foods for the above without reading the
>ingredients list thoroughly. Both companies make other products that
>contain the above allergens. (Be careful, some products appear to be fine
>at first glance but contain beef fat, mixed animal fat, or beef liver.)
> If I give my boys a beef treat, inside of 20 minutes I can see the
>reaction begin as they stop to itch instead of play. Once your baby is
>feeling better, you can experiment to isolate the exact allergen.
>(Personally, I wont feed a ferret any food that contains corn, as its
>indigestible and can lead to ulcers, and wheat is unnecessary; that just
>leaves beef for extra iron.)
> Good luck, and keep us updated.
> Dont hesitate to e-mail me directly if you need me to clarify any of the
>above.
> GEC @};~ and the Three Musteteers (Athos {Mischief}, Porthos {Kaos} and
>Aramis {Trouble})
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