Message Number: FHL9538 | New FHL Archives Search
From: "Tony Clarke"
Date: 2009-07-23 23:02:39 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Diarrhea & sweet potatoes, and also effects on blood glucose
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com

--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "Meryl Faulkner"
> merylannefaulkner@...> wrote:
> The fiber absorbs the water and firms up the stools.

I have been using psyllium husk (plantago ovata) for this purpose.
It is a water soluble non digestible fibre.
I buy this from in powder form from health food store in 500 mg capsules. I use 1 capsule a day between two ferrets, just snip of the end of a capsule and sprinkle over the food. Ensure that they have sufficient water when using this.
I have no idea what the maximum dose would be.

Tony (not a vet), Sugar and Suki.
In memory of Sally and Sue.



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