Post by katt on Jun 26, 2013 5:42:31 GMT -5
As per my vet/
Give ferret 1/2 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide (2.4mL). The vomiting will occur almost immediately (I couldn't even get the full dose down on the first run) and it will be full on projectile vomiting so I suggest doing it in the bathtub. The vomiting will last 10-20 min.
After the first round of vomiting has subsided, wait 15 minutes and then the dose of 1/2 teaspoon hydrogen peroxide can be repeated ONE TIME.
I found the second round of vomiting to be far more productive than the first.
Please note that this is only going to work if your ferret ate something recently. If you suspect a blockage or poisoning based on symptoms, you are at or past the point where induced vomiting will help and vet attention is necessary. However, if you JUST caught your ferret eating a foreign object you may be able to get it back up using this method.
If you caught your ferret eating something potentially Toxic, call poison control or your vet IMMEDIATELY as vomiting is not recommended for all toxins. They will be able to tell you if inducing vomiting is recommended.
I only recommend doing this with great caution and in emergency scenarios. This ordeal is extremely stressful on the ferret (and on you). If you are EVER concerned or unsure please call your vet immediately.
READ THIS!!!! -->>
DO NOT give more than 2.4mL unless instructed by a vet.
DO NOT give more than twice as instructed above, 15min apart (Not more!).
DO NOT give if there is any doubt about when the ferret ingested something, or if it has been longer than 15-20min. It is ONLY useful if given IMMEDIATELY - as in you WITNESSED the ingested object going down. Honestly, even 15min may be too long...
GET TO THE VET IMMEDIATELY!!!! Whether your ferret vomits the ingested object or not, they NEED a VET ASAP!!!! Hydrogen peroxide is very caustic and is TOXIC (it induces vomiting for a reason), and will destroy their little stomachs. Even if a blockage is avoided, they will need to be examined by a vet and will benefit from a prescription of carafate and/or Pepcid after to help their stomachs to heal.
Give ferret 1/2 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide (2.4mL). The vomiting will occur almost immediately (I couldn't even get the full dose down on the first run) and it will be full on projectile vomiting so I suggest doing it in the bathtub. The vomiting will last 10-20 min.
After the first round of vomiting has subsided, wait 15 minutes and then the dose of 1/2 teaspoon hydrogen peroxide can be repeated ONE TIME.
I found the second round of vomiting to be far more productive than the first.
Please note that this is only going to work if your ferret ate something recently. If you suspect a blockage or poisoning based on symptoms, you are at or past the point where induced vomiting will help and vet attention is necessary. However, if you JUST caught your ferret eating a foreign object you may be able to get it back up using this method.
If you caught your ferret eating something potentially Toxic, call poison control or your vet IMMEDIATELY as vomiting is not recommended for all toxins. They will be able to tell you if inducing vomiting is recommended.
I only recommend doing this with great caution and in emergency scenarios. This ordeal is extremely stressful on the ferret (and on you). If you are EVER concerned or unsure please call your vet immediately.
READ THIS!!!! -->>
DO NOT give more than 2.4mL unless instructed by a vet.
DO NOT give more than twice as instructed above, 15min apart (Not more!).
DO NOT give if there is any doubt about when the ferret ingested something, or if it has been longer than 15-20min. It is ONLY useful if given IMMEDIATELY - as in you WITNESSED the ingested object going down. Honestly, even 15min may be too long...
GET TO THE VET IMMEDIATELY!!!! Whether your ferret vomits the ingested object or not, they NEED a VET ASAP!!!! Hydrogen peroxide is very caustic and is TOXIC (it induces vomiting for a reason), and will destroy their little stomachs. Even if a blockage is avoided, they will need to be examined by a vet and will benefit from a prescription of carafate and/or Pepcid after to help their stomachs to heal.