From:
sukiec@optonline.net
Date: 2005-11-19 21:07:00 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] RE: ferrets
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
past vet posts on this topic:
http://ferrethealth.org/archive/browse.php?msg=SG15102
http://ferrethealth.org/archive/browse.php?msg=SG2281
http://ferrethealth.org/archive/browse.php?msg=SG284
http://ferrethealth.org/archive/browse.php?msg=YG9058
http://ferrethealth.org/archive/browse.php?msg=YG5289
Although ferrets are quite resistant to salmonella it is horrible disease when they get it.
In 339 -341 of James Fox vet text, _Biology and Diseases of the Ferret_: Salmonellosis, "a gram-negative bacterium which can be isolated on selective enteric media from infected tissues and feces".
In a 9 month study 5 species of these genus were found to be able to infect ferrets. I do not know how many of these also infect dogs, cats, and humans. The morbidity rate is lower than what you describe unless there are infected animals who simply as not as affected, which is possible since it says that there are asymptomatic carriers. The reason I mention this one specifically is a description on page 341 of _Biology and Diseases of the Ferret, second edition_ :
Day One: lassitude, anorexia, and muscular trembling
Day Two: bloody feces
Day Three: death
Accompanying signs may include:
dehydration, anorexia, moderately elevated temperature, pale muscus membranes and malaise. Temperature can fluctuate. Conjuntivitis may be present. Miscarriage can occur.
To treat this the bacterium needs to be isolated and tested for antibiotic sensitivity because many strains are antibiotic resistant. Hydration and electrolyte management are essential for survival. Glucosteroids and blood therapy may be needed.
It seems foolish to me personally to risk it when cooking is so readily done and so protective. Opinions will vary, but we don't risk it.
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