From:
"Susan Liszewski DVM"
Date: 2008-12-31 13:49:02 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Constipated Ferret?
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Also note that if the prostate is enlarged it can put pressure on teh
colon too thereby causing difficulty with both urination and
defecation. Have him checked with an x ray before discussing
alternative treatments. Once you rule it out (or in) we can discuss
what next or your vet can too. Good Luck and Happy New Year.
Dr. Sue
TLC First Animal Hospital
Chicago, IL
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "Tressie" <tressiedu@...> wrote:
>
> Sometimes it is hard to tell which is the problem since they can
strain
> for either or both. A swollen prostate can affect stool
elimination
> for example.
>
> If the stool looks perfectly normal when he manages to go, I would
> suspect that the problem may be urine (i.e., bladder and/or
prostate)
> related. There are a number of things that could cause straining
such
> as adrenal disease (prostate enlargement), bladder infection,
uroliths
> (stones), etc.
>
> Karen is correct in that sometimes they do manage to pass urine and
> then suddenly block.
>
> If he is indeed 'constipated' I would worry about an obstruction.
>
> Any other symptoms i.e., coughing/gagging, vomiting, lethargy, loss
of
> appetite, abnormal looking or scanty stool, etc.?
>
> An assessment by a vet would be in order.
>
> Tressie
>
>
> --- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "trixies_mama" <trixies_mama@>
> wrote:
> >
> > --- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "Karen McCabe"
> > <cinnamon_sprite@> wrote:
> > > 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.
> >
> > He urinates fine, from what I can see and his weight has not
changed.
> > Just thought I would mention that as
> > well.
> >
>
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