From:
"Jeff"
Date: 2007-02-12 23:54:30 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Chronic Diarrhea
To: <ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com>
With the on-again, off-again amoxicillin over the last two years, they could probably use a supplement of some acidophilus, the 'good' bacteria that the stomach needs. See if your vet agrees.
One other thing that I had good success with, at least when dealing with ulcers and all of the related GI problems, including occasional diarrhea, was slippery elm bark powder. I tried it at the suggestion of a woman who runs a shelter and has used it successfully for years. It became a regular ingredient in Neo's 'soup', and I believe it is one of the things that helped us to heal his ulcers and helped maintain his good appetite and good weight throughout his battle with both ulcers and insulinoma. I did a lot of reading about it before using it and really found nothing about adverse side effects. I used about 1/8 teaspoon of the slippery elm bark powder with each feeding, usually 4 times a day, and mixed it right in with his soup. It is very inexpensive if purchased at a health food store in 'bulk'. I think it costs us about $2 a month, at the most.
Jeff
In Memory of Neo
----- Original Message -----
From: Darla
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 3:53 PM
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Chronic Diarrhea
I've been dealing with diarrhea with 10 ferrets for
over 2 years now. We've tried several antibiotics and
treatments. Mine however are NOT losing weight but I
give them a mix of Bob's chicken gravy, a big scoop of
canned pumpkin and a handful of their kibble with some
water. I let all this soak then blend it for about 2
minutes. I think this helps keep them hydrated. I'm
feeding them a mix of Iams kitten, Marshall farms, and
Maxximum nutrition for kittens. They ususally just
have one or two episodes daily of the watery. If it
stays more or goes on for several days in a row I put
them on Amoxy for 7 days.
I am afraid eventually it will take it's toll but mine
are fat and healthy and playful for now.
Best of luck
Darla
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