Message Number: SG13102 | New FHL Archives Search
From: mjanke@miamiferret.org
Date: 2005-03-14 12:09:40 UTC
Subject: RE: Constipation or urinary issue?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <6833097.1110802180387.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>

Author wrote:
> How can you tell if a ferret is straining to poop or to urinate?

Don't know if you can tell just by watching, but I have to say a constipated ferret is pretty uncommon, but plenty with assorted urinary problems that cause straining.

I'd replace his litter with a towel or some other means to monitor his output. Maybe even allow him to go in a tiled corner so you can see if he leaves a normal sized puddle of urine or just a few dribbles.

mike

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