From:
Steve Austin
Date: 2004-02-16 00:57:54 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] RE: Introducing a new ferret
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <20040215.195935.2512.1.kazpat1@juno.com>
It sounds like Pollux was not feeling well even before the new ferret?
I am not sure this is all about the cage or the new ferret, I would
have a vet do a full exam and testing on him. Starting with the most
common causes of illness in an older ferret ( insulinoma, adrenal
disease)
and perhaps considering a foreign body if vomiting is the predominant
symptom.
If tooth grinding, black tarry stools then ulcers from stress is also
likely.
Can start with carafate to coat the stomach and a bland diet of meat
baby food or science A/D and keep separated from the baby with
a close eye on how much eating, how his stools look and how
active he is.
Just keeping him in a separate cage and maybe in your room until
he feels better may help.
Good luck and keep us updated.
Patty
On Sun, 15 Feb 2004 18:09:21 +0000 (GMT) rubbersoulabbey@yahoo.com
writes:
> We bought the baby girl at the local pet store. The shipment of
> ferrets came only 4 days ago. The only reason that i dont think it
> could be ece is that it happened so quickly, less than 24 hours.
> With all all that has changed (new cage, new baby) im afraid pollux
> will not adapt very well. I am taking him to the vet first thing
> tomorrow in hopes that the trip wont be just more added stress.
> Also, pollux is a very little guy. Never eats much and only weighs
> under 2 pounds. I read that with ece a ferret could loose up to 40%
> of their body weight, have you heard this?
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