Message Number: FHL7290 | New FHL Archives Search
From: "Karen McCabe"
Date: 2008-12-30 17:55:20 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Constipated Ferret?
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com

--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "trixies_mama" <trixies_mama@...>
wrote:
>
> My ferret Oliver for the past couple of days seems to be having trouble
> with his bowels. When I watch him, he looks like he is really
> struggling to use the bathroom. When he finally does go, everything
> looks normal.
>
> The beginning of the month we changed his (and my other 2 ferrets)
> food, but the other 2 seem to be doing ok on it.
>
> What should I do?
>


He may be straining to urinate. This is commonly seen with adrenal
disease, and you DON'T need to see any other symptoms. I would
strongly recommend you get Oliver to the vet asap. Urinary blockages
can be lethal.

Karen McCabe
http://www.cinnamonsprite.net


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