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Post by LindaM on Mar 1, 2017 22:07:46 GMT -5
The big mess of poops, I can definitely see some seediness, and mucous which are both pretty common starting a switch, as their tummies are adjusting to the new food and can get upset. Seedy poops are poops with undigested fats and proteins. And as mentioned before, mucous poops are commonly from tummy upset due to a new food being introduced or minor stress. As for the green one, has there been any more of that? Green poops mean one of two things. Most commonly (especially if there has been only a single green poop and no recurrences since) food that hasn't been digested properly, or moved through the digestive system too fast, often because of minor stress or changes in diet. But the second thing, and more concerning, is ECE, which can be spread from one ferret to the other. ECE can only be diagnosed and treated by a vet, especially since dehydration is a key concern with the disease. Has anyone thrown up? How are their energy levels doing? They're both still eating and drinking normally, right? Gwin's poop doesn't look quite right to me, I've personally not seen one looking like that with my bunch. And definitely not on the raw soup. Have you dissected it with a paper towel and some toothpicks to try and see what it could be? Raw fed poops can vary in colors and consistency depending on the meal. Does any of that look like the soup you're feeding them? Or something else he could've gotten a hold of? A weird poop like that could also point to a food sensitivity. I'm gonna tag some of the admins who may know better on that bottom poop: Sherry, katt, Heather
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Post by marietta on Mar 1, 2017 22:13:23 GMT -5
Just found this too. Not sure whos. I also weighed them tonight Gwin is about 1300g Albie is about 1250g
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Post by marietta on Mar 1, 2017 22:24:58 GMT -5
The big mess of poops, I can definitely see some seediness, and mucous which are both pretty common starting a switch, as their tummies are adjusting to the new food and can get upset. Seedy poops are poops with undigested fats and proteins. And as mentioned before, mucous poops are commonly from tummy upset due to a new food being introduced or minor stress. As for the green one, has there been any more of that? Green poops mean one of two things. Most commonly (especially if there has been only a single green poop and no recurrences since) food that hasn't been digested properly, or moved through the digestive system too fast, often because of minor stress or changes in diet. But the second thing, and more concerning, is ECE, which can be spread from one ferret to the other. ECE can only be diagnosed and treated by a vet, especially since dehydration is a key concern with the disease. Has anyone thrown up? How are their energy levels doing? They're both still eating and drinking normally, right? Gwin's poop doesn't look quite right to me, I've personally not seen one looking like that with my bunch. And definitely not on the raw soup. Have you dissected it with a paper towel and some toothpicks to try and see what it could be? Raw fed poops can vary in colors and consistency depending on the meal. Does any of that look like the soup you're feeding them? Or something else he could've gotten a hold of? A weird poop like that could also point to a food sensitivity. I'm gonna tag some of the admins who may know better on that bottom poop: Sherry , katt , Heather The green is a single occurrence at this point. Yeah I thought Gwin's poop looked bad. It almost looks like the soup I am feeding them. Just dissected the poop as you said and there doesn't appear to be anything in it. Save
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Post by marietta on Mar 1, 2017 22:28:24 GMT -5
Dissected poop image that wouldn't upload in last post. There is some litter stuck to the top one. Save
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Post by marietta on Mar 2, 2017 8:02:05 GMT -5
About 5oz of soup eaten each yesterday
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Post by Sherry on Mar 2, 2017 10:43:54 GMT -5
The whitish "slug" looking things are most likely fur wrapped in a jelly casing. That happens to help carry the fur through the digestive tract. You are getting not only switching stools, which will run the gamut- but shedding season is upon us as well That in itself causes funky poops. As long as activity levels, behaviours, and appetite is good I'd not worry overly ATM
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Post by marietta on Mar 2, 2017 11:03:35 GMT -5
The whitish "slug" looking things are most likely fur wrapped in a jelly casing. That happens to help carry the fur through the digestive tract. You are getting not only switching stools, which will run the gamut- but shedding season is upon us as well That in itself causes funky poops. As long as activity levels, behaviours, and appetite is good I'd not worry overly ATM Thanks Sherry Save
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Post by LindaM on Mar 2, 2017 13:36:27 GMT -5
How are the little ones doing today? It sounds like they ate wonderfully yesterday! Did you leave soup in with them overnight? How are the poops looking today, any better?
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Post by marietta on Mar 2, 2017 22:07:39 GMT -5
They are doing really well. I can't believe that between the two of them they are 10oz yesterday. So far today they have eaten 6.8oz between the two of them. They had it overnight as well yes.
Their poop looks a bit better today. One poop looks a little red like yesterday but more brown. So hopefully they are just adjusting.
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Post by LindaM on Mar 2, 2017 22:13:53 GMT -5
Sounds like they are doing very good on the soup! And they're eating every time without you needing to use a finger or spoon to get them started, correct? Have you tried giving them some small slivers yet?
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Post by marietta on Mar 2, 2017 22:52:37 GMT -5
Yes they are eating it all on their own. Have not tried slivers. I did thicken up the soup a bit tonight though so we will see how that goes.
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Post by LindaM on Mar 3, 2017 0:10:00 GMT -5
Great! Let me know how it goes! If they still like the soup even when it's thicker, you can try adding in some slivers next time and see if they'll eat them, or even just try offering some slivers out of your hand to see what they'll do.
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Post by marietta on Mar 3, 2017 20:53:11 GMT -5
They ate some of the thicker soup. Not quite as much as the thinner but they ate it. I thickened it up a little bit more just now since I had to make more to see how that goes. If they are ok with it I will start with slivers. Poop still looks weird. Not as red but I am not sure how to tell what is normal at this point. I also got another green poop. I am not 100% sure but I am thinking it is Gwin because he usually poops on one side of the litter box and Albie usually poops on the other. However I can't be 100% sure like I said. Any thoughts Sherry? Save
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Post by marietta on Mar 3, 2017 21:52:49 GMT -5
Gwin seems a little more reluctant to eat the thicker soup 🙁
I'm also noticing something I'm not sure what to do. When Gwin starts eating I have seen Albie push Gwin away a couple times. That makes me worried that Albie is keeping Gwin from eating as much.
And Gwin just keeps pooping everywhere multiple times in a short time
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Post by Sherry on Mar 4, 2017 9:44:14 GMT -5
Detox poops will happen for 4-6 weeks, so don't be too surprised And yes, they can start to "fight" over food with raw as they enjoy it so much more. Not to worry, as no one will get hurt, and make sure to put enough in that everyone has enough. Your alpha will likely insist on eating first. As for pooping a lot, his body is detoxing from the kibble, the new food is moving through quickly as his stomach acids learn to adapt to the raw. The seeds in the stool are little bits of fat and their bodies are still learning to properly digest it, and absorb more and more nutrition.
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