From:
"Susan Liszewski DVM"
Date: 2009-06-30 22:20:30 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Seedy, Loose Poop but acts normal help
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Could be IBD. Could try adding pred to the mix. Also try something like canned pumpkin or green peas since the diets are so low in fiber sometimes it causes issues with the gut. Also be sure he is getting a fatty acid supplement. Good luck hope it helps.
Oh I usu use amoxi that is spiked with a bit of pred or dex and it really helps.
Dr. Sue
TLC First Animal Hospital
Chicago, IL 60631
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "Ann Withun" <Ann@...> wrote:
>
> I agree that it would be worthwhile to try new foods. Just because EVO
> is high quality (and it certainly is) doesn't mean that all the
> ingredients agree with your particular ferret. There seems to be a lot
> less data out there on ferret nutrition, but other companion animal
> carnivores (dogs and cats) can be "allergic" to beef, chicken, grains,
> etc. Not sure "allergic" is the correct term medically, but cutting out
> ingredients can make a world of difference, and I've seen it have
> significant impact on digestive issues, skin allergies, lethargy, etc.
> Just like with people, it seems like ferrets/dogs/cats can "develop"
> these issues so that even a food that used to be great for them is no
> longer working out.
>
> Taste of the Wild uses alternative protein sources, and Natural Balance
> makes "limited ingredient" diets with alternative protein sources. Both
> would be in the same ballpark as EVO as far as nutritional content, and
> both have grain-free varieties.
>
> Not to cut out a search for other medical alternatives, but changing
> foods is so easy and cheap to try, I think it makes sense to give it a
> go.
>
> Ann & Captain Dan, Pandora, and Tumble-ina
>
> [Moderator's Note:
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> and certainly we are not a food/product site, so unless someone
> has new health information to add we might soon start getting
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> inclined to jump on board to just say "Me, too" or "Here is what I
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>
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