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Mar 25, 2015 9:09:56 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2015 9:09:56 GMT -5
Hey so I noticed that my ferret has been having some weird poop lately (Yellow, slimy, liquid stuff) and already knowing this was NOT NORMAL, I did some research and it could be ECE but I'm not sure. Anyways, I'm going to take her to the vet to make sure she's fine but I have to wait another week or so for my paycheck and I was wondering if anyone had some advice on how I should feed her and if there's anything I can do right now to make it somewhat better for her. (I'm pretty sure it's because of the food I feed her with; Marshall) Thanks so much for all your help!!!
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Mar 25, 2015 10:27:27 GMT -5
Post by Heather on Mar 25, 2015 10:27:27 GMT -5
That ferret needs to be seen by a vet. That type of stools and the fact that you're feeding kibble will dehydrate very quickly (within hours if not careful) ECE must be treated with antibiotics. There sounds to be something wrong and to be honest with ferrets this could be any number of things. From blockages to bacterial infections. A kibble fed ferret producing yellow slimy liquid for a stool is not something you can put off ciao
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2015 10:46:02 GMT -5
@marie I understand how trapped you must feel. Remember that you always have options even when you MUST go to the vet.
1. Ask your vet if a sliding scale is an option. 2. Ask if you can pay a certain amount upfront and continue making payments later. 3. If nothing else is accepted, you can use a credit card and pay the debt with your paycheck.
I know how hard it is to go paycheck-to-paycheck. I hope this helps a little!
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Mar 25, 2015 11:05:37 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2015 11:05:37 GMT -5
I'm sorry your little one isn't feeling well. ECE is usually from contact with a pet store baby. A few days into it, you will notice green poop.
Try to find a way to get her to the vet. Maybe someone could loan you some money until you get paid. Her poops will dehydrate her and may cause bigger issues that will end up costing you even more.
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Mar 25, 2015 11:12:10 GMT -5
Post by RedSky on Mar 25, 2015 11:12:10 GMT -5
As all the others have said she needs to see a vet sooner rather than later. Dehydration is a big problem with ferrets that are fed any dry food, although I'm not saying don't take her to the vet you need to be making sure she drinks plenty. When mine was dehydrated (he had seen the vet and was booked in the next day to have his spleen removed) I put some salmon oil in with his water. Being oil it floated so was very tempting and he had a drink, I'd put a couple of drops in his water every hour or so that evening and through the night to keep him hydrated and did the same with his food. He needed his strength to get through the operation. The other option was to keep him in overnight and give him Sub-q fluids but he'd have been so stressed out so the vet and I agreed doing this at home would be better all around.
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Mar 25, 2015 17:58:55 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2015 17:58:55 GMT -5
Ya for sure sure I'm taking her to the vet, I'll try calling some tomorrow to see if I can arrange a payment but also I've noticed that she doesn't have that kind of stool often...it's really wierd, she has completely normal poop and then it goes all gross. But I'll definitely keep an eye on her for now and make sure she gets plenty of water! Should I take away her kibble?
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Mar 25, 2015 18:37:57 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2015 18:37:57 GMT -5
what about some chicken baby food with a tablespoon of water-or two in it. i remember one summer our air conditioner went out. to get my babies to drink water, i flavored a tablespoon of water with chicken baby food.
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Mar 25, 2015 22:57:57 GMT -5
Post by Heather on Mar 25, 2015 22:57:57 GMT -5
Don't take away her primary source of food, her kibbles. She's going to need all the nutrients she can get. ciao
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Mar 26, 2015 9:58:33 GMT -5
Post by Blue on Mar 26, 2015 9:58:33 GMT -5
Make kibble soup: soak kibble in water for a few hours, about 1/3 kibble, 2/3rds water, and then blend into a soup. Microwave a little until it's tepid/warm. They usually like it and it keeps them well hydrated. Good luck.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:18:33 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2015 11:18:33 GMT -5
Mix chicken baby food with soft kibble. You can grind kibble in coffee grinder, then add water-----but do let it absorb the water for about 10 minutes or little longer . u do not want to let it do this absorption in belly.
Then mix with chicken baby food---this is how i fed my sick kibble fed babies. I think I always put more baby food than kibble in mixture--- and vet suggested this to me.
Baby food chicken or turkey is very gentle on tummy---while Beechnut is better than Gerber, ( i think gerber has cornstarch --not sure) , they may prefer gerber ---it is smoother . Beechnut has a little grainy taste.
Howevr, if you mix with kibble, i would go for beechnut--if you can find it at ur store.
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Mar 26, 2015 12:29:02 GMT -5
Post by RedSky on Mar 26, 2015 12:29:02 GMT -5
I've never fed mine baby food, not really needed to but also never seen any meat only baby food, it always has veg, rice, pasta or potatoes with it too. It needs to be just meat.
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Mar 26, 2015 12:36:14 GMT -5
Post by raynebc on Mar 26, 2015 12:36:14 GMT -5
Beechnut makes some meat-only baby foods, but they don't have a huge variety of proteins.
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Mar 27, 2015 11:27:05 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2015 11:27:05 GMT -5
I'll try both the kibble and baby food and see which one she likes better, thanks for all your suggestions!
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