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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2015 15:16:17 GMT -5
They didn't like the bigger amount of slivers so we went back a lil bit and they are eating lots again guess i have to do it slower ...he actually has gained weight since the vet visit in fact over 250 grams
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2015 15:19:03 GMT -5
But his back legs still don't seem to move they way they should he has to see my vet soon by my choice too see if he has better optimism about him cause I think he has made an improvement
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2015 0:18:49 GMT -5
Sorry I haven't been on much got a lot going on in my life but they are all still eating they really don't wanna move away from the soup being really picky in that sense Bullwinkle is doing ok he just seems really bloated all the time is their anything I can do to help him any ? Other then that he hasn't had a seizure in weeks ?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2015 0:19:07 GMT -5
Weird showed a smile on mine not that face lol
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2015 22:40:12 GMT -5
So sorry I haven't replied, the bloat is likely water retention from the Prednisolone. Nothing you can do about that, unless it's effecting his daily life then he'll be just fine. As for his hind leg weakness that's a sign of low BG, have it checked again and you may need to adjust his dose or add in Diazoxide. Remember to make sure he has quality of life and is happy.
As for them being stubborn, that's normal. Make the soup thicker with every batch, add less and less water each time you make it. When it's like pudding (I presume it's thicker than that by now) you add in 3-4 slivers. Super tiny slivers, really tiny. When they eat those okay, then after 2-3 days of that add 3-4 more slivers. When they eat those well wait 2-3 days and add 3-4 more. Keep doing this, if they start being picky then back step to the amount they were eating well and try again in a few days. Keep doing this, and very very slowly make them just a tiny bit bigger. No drastic changes, go slow. Are they eating any slivers so far?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2015 8:54:09 GMT -5
They do sometimes more then others but yes they are eating slivers ...that's what I thought the bloating was from just wasn't sure if I could help him out a lil or not he motors around pretty good then lays for a min then takes off again he eats a lot I hope is a good sign still. I bought him and made him lower cut litters to help him in. I havent seen a seizure in weeks he has a vet visit in just over a week we will see how it is then for sure .
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2015 0:14:44 GMT -5
That's good he is eating well. Some ferrets pred makes them really hungry but some can give them an upset tummy and make them not want to eat. So it's good he isn't showing signs of gastric upset.
My boy is on Pred and his stomach is huge, he's gained nearly 1 lb since being on it, nothing you can do but most of the time it doesn't affect their quality of life. As for him laying down in mid play my boy does that occasionally also, I think it's because he's overweight and also the insu will make them tired, they may lose muscle mass and become more weak, but Pred can damage their heart so at his next visit have your Vet check his heart to make sure it's okay.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2015 9:17:58 GMT -5
He don't really play too much he runs around all over though checking things out and yes I will do that thanks ..I was just wondering they don't eat treats any more what can I give as treats?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2015 9:31:26 GMT -5
FDR (freeze dried raw) can be a good treat. Don't overdo it or they won't eat well. Stella and Chewy's for felines makes several different types, like tummy ticklin turkey or duck,duck,goose. You will probably have to order it online. I will put a few pieces of FDR into a shallow water dish and let them fish for it. You can also make your own gfountain just did some. Here is a link: holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/5840/home-freeze-dried-jerky-treatsRaw shrimp, eggs and some wild grizzly oil are also good treats.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2015 9:53:18 GMT -5
Thanks so much I'm sure I'll have to try a few things mine seem to be picky ? vet visit this weekend
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2015 9:53:41 GMT -5
Stupid things that was a smile lol
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2015 11:09:07 GMT -5
You can also try homemade meat jerky, cut up small pieces of raw meat and put it in your oven on the lowest temp there is for about 6-8 hours or longer until it turns into jerky. Mine are crazy picky and will even eat jerky, most love it. Let us know how the vet visit goes
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2015 18:49:06 GMT -5
I thought I had replied to this I guess my phone never sent it but I said thanks I will try that ...but the vet visit was ok he said the raw food diet is a good thing and said he is ok to keep on going a while longer that made me happy but my other guy I got checked who is cinnamon bout 5 yrs old now was just diagnosed with cancer in his lungs and it can't be removed so he is on pred to try and shrink it and I might do Kemo but think that kills more then it helps and might try a natural approach since I caught it early
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2015 18:50:40 GMT -5
Got xrays and stuff to see I'm glad I did his check up I had a feeling something was up cause he was itching a lot
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2015 11:35:50 GMT -5
Ferrets are naturally itchy creatures. However, it can also be a sign of Adrenal. I don't have alot of experience with illnesses. I've been fortunate and only lost my one Heart ferret at almost seven to Lymphoma and Insulinoma. We didn't have alot of time once he was diagnosed and that's how I found the forum. He was considered too old for surgery or Chemo. I'm tagging unclejoe for you. He's experienced and may be able to offer some advice. All my best wishes to both of your fuzzies. :wave2:
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