From:
kazpat1@comcast.net
Date: 2009-09-13 23:03:14 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Re: Diarrhea persists beyond meds etc
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Diarrhea that long needs further evaluations.=A0
If stool testing didn't find the issue, then get
routine labs done, and then consider a biopsy
to rule out IBD and /or lymphoma.=A0 Then the
treatment can be targeted to the issue.=A0
Unfortunately, there just isn't much else.=A0 I recall
a new panel out there that tests blood and stool
and looks for indicators on both for IBD.=A0 I am
not sure if any ferret savy vets on this list have
used it with what reliability it has, but since most
people don't want to go the surgical route, it may
be the only other choice.
If you decide surgery is not an option, then you
may want to have your vet treat as IBD and see how
it goes.
All I do know, and=A0 you know, what you have done
isn't working and now you have to move to the next
step of testing and evaluations.=A0 You can also ask if
your vet isn't seeing a lot of ferrets, who he would
recommend.=A0 Also, if you have any ferret rescues in
the area, can ask them who they use and or
recommend as well.
Good luck,
Patty Kaczorowski
----- Original Message -----
My jojo is doing the same thing..he had diarrhea for 2 months now.
he been to the vets several times now.The vet can't seem to figure it out e=
ither. He put him on differant meds..nothing.
I even try pumpkin & fortiflora . still nothing
I feed him watery duck soup to keep his strength up and provide him with fl=
uids he is losing throught his diarrhea.
At times the diarrhea is really watery and has a bad oder and at times it i=
s like catup..but not the color of catup..lol The diarrhea is brown and don=
't got an oder.
I can tell now he lost a lot of weight.
The poor guy still trys to play too.
Just don't know how long he can keep this up.I just don't think he going to=
be around much longer.
So if you can figure it out for your ferret . please please let me too.
Laurie
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