Message Number: SG13050 | New FHL Archives SearchFrom: mjanke@miamiferret.org
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2005 05:54:40 +0000 (GMT)
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Subject: RE: Need help with a very sick ferret
Message-ID: <7642631.1110347680918.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>
As mentioned, DIM is a possibility, but you didn't say anything about an elevated temperature. is it? Normal is in the 101-103 range. Also, what blood count is elevated? Since you mentioned possible infection, I assume WBC?
Definitely try to get him eating and the pureed kibble may help too. Anything to get him eating and not just a few bites a day. He needs enough to support him nutritionally. Most ferrets I've had would have no trouble finishing off almost a whole jar of chicken baby food in one feeding, even when not eating their regular food, unless deathly ill. Dehydration is a serious problem so make sure he's getting plenty of fluids. Food and water doesn't cure all ills, but he can't live without it.
mike
Author wrote:
> I don't if the vet knows for sure what is wrong. She said his blood count was slightly
> elevated so she suspected some sort of an infection. Noodle has not been vomiting
> at all. He urinates regularly and also defacates, although not as much as usual since
> he is not eating as much.
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