From:
Jane Bradley
Date: 2005-03-30 22:21:43 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Post Operative Adrenal Ferret Not Eating
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <1117233.1112224237861.JavaMail.nobody@strontium.smartgroups.com>
I would suggest syringe feeding her some stage 2 turkey or chicken baby
food. You could even mix in some of the food from the vets. If you
gently scruff her you can get her to slowly eat the baby food. This
will coat her stomach enough to help prevent irritation. She won't be
happy with you but it would help her out alot.
Jane
[Moderator's Note: because of the risks involved with syringe feeding read up on it
first. Debi Christi has put a helpful .doc (Uses Word to open.) in page 2 of the files
section. It is called Supportive_Care_Feeding_a_Sick_Ferret . Try
http://www.smartgroups.com/vault/ferrethealth/?
action=list&search=&searchFor=&viewtype=Detailed&viewType=Detailed&sort=typ
e&dir=asc&shownum=20&startRow=21
Syringe feeding is sometimes absolutely essential, but needs to be approached with
caution. If in doubt get an appointment to have a vet or tech at your hospital teach
you how to do it safely.]