Message Number: SG16165 | New FHL Archives SearchFrom: Caitlyn Martin
Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2005 16:31:00 -0800 (PST)
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] RE: sweets/ ferret diseases
I want to second everything Sukie posted below.
Yes, chocolate is toxic to ferrets. Whether or not
the chocolate could have hurt your little guy depends
entirely on how much he ate and his body weight.
Sweets have been theorized to be a contributing factor
in developing insulinoma. Of course, one incident
isn't likely to be a big issue. Just because wild
weasels will gorge on sweets given the chance doesn't
mean that it's a healthy thing for our ferrets to do.
In any case, I do think the call to poison control is
in order. I'm paranoid enough that I'd probably
invest in a vet visit just for my own piece of mind
even if there are no obvious symptoms.
All the best,
Caity and the fearsome foursome
--- sukiec@optonline.net wrote:
> Three other points:
> 1. Like MC I would be very concerned about a
> possible blockage from the wrappers.
> If the ferret stops eating, defecating, or drinking
> it is time for an emergency vet appointment right
> away.
> 2. Poison Control contact info:
> ASPCA Poison Control Center (info from the website):
> 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Make the call that
> can make all the difference: (888) 426-4435. A $50
> consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.
> Angell Memorial (from a past post):
> 1-877-2ANGELL (1-877-226-4355)
> 3. Ferret-proofing is never finished.
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