Help, sick fuzzes!?!?!?

[dookdook]

Hey guys, sorry I have been neglecting the forum lately but I've been busy with moving and all!!

Freya and Dexter have been acting weird lately... Freya has been coughing almost... more so, choking lately. And Dexter started today. Freya has also been more lethargic and doesn't really try to run and around and will just lay down. She also REEKS like poo and it's coming from her butt, I sniffed it. She doesn't have dried poops on her fur so I am not sure what's going on.. It also seems that there are less poops in the litter box today, and I may be imagining things but their (espescially Freyas) tummy feels hard. Could they be constipated? Thanks
Ashley

[tayrawrrr]

I'm hoping someone jumps in, I've no experience with sick fuzz. Have you tried giving them lax, pumpkin, olive oil?? I would call the vet ASAP!! Good luck :/

[Sherry]

It sounds like they could have an infection, maybe respiratory. The firm tummy could be an enlarged spleen. That can happen with any infection.
I'd call your vet and take them in.
What other symptoms besides the coughing? Runny noses or eyes? Decreased appetite?

[Deleted]

Sounds like a vet visit is in order. Get a barium x ray to rule out blockages.

[Heather]

That was my primary thought Jackie. If they smell like poop I would be looking at a possible blockage. I would be taking them both in for a vet check. It could be a hair blockage, hence the coughing or gagging. It's also a good possibility when you're more preoccupied with moving and such. I would be administering some ferret lax but if their abdomen is hard it may actually be too late for that. I would administer ferret lax and or pumpkin and keep a very close eye on them to see that they don't suffer huge discomfort from the lax with no results.
ciao

[xclairex]

Hey, how are they doing today? let us know xx