From:
autumn_whispers2me
Date: 2005-06-03 13:23:28 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] RE: Helicobacter treatment..how long before I notice a change?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <20050603132328.51738.qmail@web54503.mail.yahoo.com>
We've gone rounds with Boo-Boo in the past regarding his ulcer treatment, but he never stopped grinding his teeth completely, and he still refuses kibble (months later). It looks like he's relapsing again, and his stools STILL aren't right (mushy, etc.).
Awhile back someone suggested Pepcid, and we gave that to him for a while then weaned him off slowly when it seemed he was doing a little better. But I've since begun giving it to him again in hopes it will help until we have the money to go back to the vet (when we find a more ferret-knowledgeable one closer than 6hrs away).
He's fat, the poor guy, and lethargic (which is keeping him fat, I believe, moreso than the food...lack of sufficient exercise, energy), and he eats like a little piggy but is grinding his teeth and laying around again.
Is it normal for the ulcers to return or flare up like this?
julie_fossa@yahoo.com wrote:
I haven't used that med combo for years opting instead for the Biaxin and Amoxi for 14 days treatment. Usually with my kids they are eating kibble again in about 10 days. That is in the worse cases, where they were off food completely.
I also use Carafate 20 minutes before feedings to protect the ulcers helicobacter usually causes. (grinding probably is due to ulcers or a troublesome hairball.) Maybe someone that uses those meds will comment, too.
Julie
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