From:
Tonytclarke@aol.com
Date: 2006-09-20 13:54:35 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] possible campylobacter
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
14:30:00 GMT Daylight Time ( = EST US +6hr.) seems to be some delays creeping in.
My 20 week old Suki has had soft stools from the day I brought her home (8/01/06). I thought at first that it was probably stress due to the move,change of water/food etc.
She is very, very active,has put on weight consistently and appears to be in very good condition.She interacts with me and her companion in an alert and competetive manner.
She is fed mainly on kibble (min 50% turkey, protein 36%, fat 19%,fibre 3%,ash 9.5%,vits A E and C and trace elements). She eats constantly,drinks a lot of water.
Her stools are large quantity, fully formed but are soft enough to sink into a soft pile,normal color,not birdseedy,not watery or slimy and start to smell strongly after a few hours.
fecal samples sent to lab and diagnosed with campylobacter. I know that young ferrets may get this but that it is uncommon and have suggested to the vet that he should ask the lab to check that it is not really helicobacter M. or ielobacter.
Vet has still to decide on treatment depending on lab confirmation of bacteria type.
I have read the archives on campylobacter(not many) and helicobacter, and would like any comments on the latest treatment regimes.
Her companion Sugar has no signs or symptoms whatever.
Tony
My home is ferret proof - my heart is not.
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