From:
sprite@ksu.edu
Date: 2007-07-23 20:59:17 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] E-coli
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
When dealing with possible e-coli it's important that the ferrets are
well hydrated. E-coli is one of the bacterias that when killed
excretes toxins. A good way to flush those toxins is with sub-q fluids.
Meat baby food warmed a bit and mixed with a bit of water is easy on the
tummy. For ferrets that aren't use to baby food, gentle finger
smearing in the mouth is helpful. If Josie likes ferretone you can add
that to the mixture. She might like a bit of turkey gravy added in.
She may fuss about eating but she has to eat, but please be careful she
doesn't aspirate when syringe feeding.
Also, our mouths carry a ton of bacteria so if you can get her to take
water another way that would prevent passing more bacteria her way.
Healthy adults typically are able to fight off e-coli infections.
With you transferring water to her through your mouth I'd think your
chance of catching e-coli from her would be very low but perhaps one of
the vets could add better input on this.
I've been through a variety of bacterias with my group and haven't had
any problems myself, but my immune system is healthy and strong.
tle
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