cockneyferret
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Post by cockneyferret on Dec 26, 2019 19:12:29 GMT -5
Sounds like you may have a bacterial overgrowth, possibly Clostridial. That would certainly account for some of the symptoms.
Once diagnosed, it is relatively easy to treat.
Other things to consider are changes in diet, you say that you feed raw, which is awesome, but how long have you feed raw? It can take a while for their system to fully adapt to changes in diet.
A new food type also is worth thinking about.
Plenty of fresh clean water, and a thorough clean of their environment too would be a good precaution.
Let us know how you get on at the vet on Saturday.
Cheers
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cockneyferret
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Post by cockneyferret on Dec 26, 2019 19:27:41 GMT -5
You're doing the right thing by feeding raw and asking questions, so please don't be scared.
Strong odoured watery poop is a good indicator for bacteria, which can be picked up very easily.
But, like I said its easily treated.
What will make any diagnosis easier is to collect a sample of poop for the vet to examine. Clostridium bacteria are easy to diagnose from a stool sample.
Any other pets in the house showing any similar signs. Clostridium passes easily from animal to animal
Cheers
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Post by cockneyferret on Dec 26, 2019 19:47:52 GMT -5
I know the feeling, I practically had my own parking space at our vets for good while at the start of my journey. Ferret owners talk a lot about poop, as it can tell you so much of what's happening. If you've not seen it yet, here's a very handy chart. holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/2469/poop-chartCheers
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Post by cockneyferret on Dec 27, 2019 4:00:36 GMT -5
She finally had a solid poop ! That's great news.
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Post by cockneyferret on Dec 27, 2019 4:03:44 GMT -5
Just bought wysong epigen 90 and wysong digestive along with the beef heart and liver treats. I'm going to keep them on the raw and stop worrying about that being the biggest issue. Am a little confused. You say that you're keeping them on raw, but then say that you've bought Epigen 90 and Wysong digestive? Are you feeding kibble along with raw? Or, are these the dry foods that you have previously used and no longer feed them? Cheers
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Post by Sherry on Dec 29, 2019 10:02:28 GMT -5
That mixing can increase the odds of bacterial overgrowth.
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