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Poo
Mar 25, 2014 19:44:42 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 19:44:42 GMT -5
Hi I have 3 ferrets They are on an antibiotic for a week I noticed last night a tiny poo that was slightly green with some red bits in it
Today I noticed a tiny poo again all bright green
Not sure which ferret Not the male as he does massive poos
Noticed the 2 females are having really thin poos recently One ferret has always been really low on weight and doesn't eat much
At the moment they seem fine but none seem to be eating much at all
They are kibble fed Never had poo like this before
All about 8 months old With implants
Do you think it's a blockage ? How quickly would I need to get them to a vet and what should the vet do x-rays?
Any suggestions would be helpful As I am really worried and only want the best for my ferrets Thanks
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Poo
Mar 25, 2014 22:32:52 GMT -5
Post by Heather on Mar 25, 2014 22:32:52 GMT -5
You need to narrow it down as to which ferret this might be. If you suspect a blockage, then this is nothing to play around with. You can try feeding 1 tbsp of pumpkin and alternate with 1 tsp vaseline every hour, until you get a pumpkin stool. If there is vomiting or they refuse to eat this then you must get them to a vet ASAP. ciao
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Post by fretki on Mar 26, 2014 1:58:31 GMT -5
Why are they on antibiotics and which one? Might be a side effect of the treatment...
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Poo
Mar 26, 2014 13:49:47 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2014 13:49:47 GMT -5
Hi thanks for replys
Seperated them all night Both girls did normal coloured and sized poo I have given them a bit of coconut oil
The male I have not seen him poo but will check tonight
They all ate a little bit and are drinking.
It's penicillin because one was coughing once a day and the vet wanted to make sure no parasite or bacteria ?
But he didn't feel the ferrets or touch which I didn't like wasn't my usual vet: if I go again will make sure it's the vet I liked.
It's difficult to buy pumpkin here ! I'm in England and no where really sells it. If I did get any how do you serve it to the ferret and how would there poo go after this?
Thanks again
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Post by Sherry on Mar 26, 2014 15:34:55 GMT -5
Blockage protocol is to feed one tbsp pumpkin followed an hour later by a tsp of white Vaseline or lax. Do this hourly until either nice large gloopy orange poops happen, or vomiting occurs. If vomiting happens get to the vet immediately because the ferret has a total blockage and needs emergency surgery.
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Poo
Mar 26, 2014 18:02:10 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2014 18:02:10 GMT -5
Do you just scrape out a bit of raw pumpkin? Thanks again
None seem to be blocked.
So now I'm just concerned of possible partial blockage or other stomach problems But so far today no weird colours or sizes
One ferret has started shaking the lat few weeks she didn't used to so that and she started biting a lot, the vet just says behaviour but I swear it's something else I'm a huge worrier
Thanks again
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Poo
Mar 26, 2014 18:45:49 GMT -5
Post by Sherry on Mar 26, 2014 18:45:49 GMT -5
The pumpkin needs to be cooked. If you are doing a fresh one, cut in sections and bake shell down at 350 til tender. If you are noticing a change like that, odds are it is medical. First- how old is she, and is she spayed? If so what age? Does she have any hind end weakness? Any sudden weight gain/loss?
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Post by fretki on Mar 26, 2014 19:25:07 GMT -5
Regarding pumpkin, it might be helpful to have a look at the babyfood section, here (Switzerland) we can buy 100%pumpkin babyfood in a jar
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Poo
Mar 27, 2014 10:26:07 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2014 10:26:07 GMT -5
They are 8 months and no weakness all have implants for contraception
The male has started loosing weight and moulting but they are indoor ferrets so I think that's because it's becoming summer
Thanks
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