Pepto-Bismol for ferrets?

[raven]

Hello again. My 3-4 year old ferret Dali has adrenal, we started the Des implant in November I think. Ever since i've noticed he seems bloated but he's always been very beefy. I think a month or 2 ago he also seemed to be struggling to potty I mentioned it on here, but it seemed to get better figured I was being paranoid plus we were in a new environment as I was visiting a friend and I didn't investigate further after the improvement.

Fast forward to this passing Monday I noticed him whimpering when going to the bathroom, and followed by frank blood in his poop, and also frequent attempts. I got him to the vet the next day, did a fecal test and it came up clear. The vet did feel a tumor though and believes that's causing the struggling to poop/pee. Typically I'd pass on surgery but that seems like the best option in this case but that can't happen till early May. 

The vet prescribed metronidazole and Pepto-Bismol, I didn't have any Pepto on hand so I haven't given him any yet but when researching I saw here that Pepto wasn't safe for animals? But the thread was from a while ago so i'm wondering if that's still true? Should I follow vets orders or skip the Pepto? Maybe any thoughts or advice in general if applicable. 

[silentdook]

The brand name Pepto Bismol has added salicylates which are concerning.

I found Walgreen's Soothe generic to be sugar-free and is only Bismuth Subsalicylate, which is much safer and kills the Helicobacter.

[unclejoe]

I'm surprised your vet didn't prescribe sucralfate instead of pepto

[raven]

unclejoe Maybe because I mentioned being low on funds?

[silentdook]

Apr 13, 2023 18:55:58 GMT -5 unclejoe said:

I'm surprised your vet didn't prescribe sucralfate instead of pepto

   It's been nigh impossible to get lately due to shortages.
   Last time we needed it, our vet had to try making a suspension out of the tablets, which wasn't very easy.