From:
julie_fossa@yahoo.com
Date: 2006-07-07 20:58:08 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] RE: pumpkin
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Debbie,
Pumpkin will give bulk to your ferret's stool. It is a good additive if your ferret has chronic diarrhea that doesn't respond to any other treatment. You do not want the pumpkin that is ready to use in a pie. You need plain canned pumpkin. Ask at your grocery store if you aren't able to find where they keep it.
Buy the smallest can, and freeze it in smaller portions, maybe one half cup portions or less, and defrost them as you need it. When I gave it to Spike, I started about half soup, half pumpkin, then as her stool improved, I decreased the pumpkin until she was getting mostly soup but didn't have diarrhea.
Baby food bananas will provide the same benefit, however the bananas will turn brown. If your ferrets don't care, it will work, too. If you are dealing with insulinoma, I'ld stick with the pumpkin, though.
Since the pumpkin has a lot of fiber, it will make the soup thick, so add a little at a time as you'll need to add more water too, so they will eat it.
Good luck,
Julie
Author wrote:
> i have read on here about people giving ferrets pumpkin. my vet suggested
> this for my sick nibbles, he has lymphoma and a bad teeth infection. we cant do
> anymore for him cause he would die under anesthesia (he's 6 1/2 yrs old). can
> anyone tell me what the pumpkin does and where i buy it. the vet said any store
> carries it but i cant find plain pumpkin on the spice racks. i bought a can
> of pumpkin pie filling but i dont know if this is what i need. the vet said mix
> it in his food.i'm afraid to use the can stuff till i know for sure. poor guy
> is starting not to eat now. it must hurt. i remember the pain i had when my
> teeth and gums got infected. also is it normal for ferrets with lymphoma to cry
> when they poop. he screams sometimes. he is deaf and blind so that may be why
> hes so loud. i would really appreciate the info. i think i'm going to call my
> vet tomorrow anyway fro him (i called everyday this week) but additional
> input is always appreciated. thanx evferyone
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