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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2011 21:02:28 GMT -5
It definitely could have caused the upset. I would push some pumpkin with water (to help rehydrate her) just to be sure. If she continues to vomit, I would take her to a vet.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2011 16:52:30 GMT -5
Flower only got sick that once so it must have been the mint. She has pooped and eaten since How do I get her to eat the freeze dried treats? Or am I getting ahead of myself?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2011 16:58:15 GMT -5
That's good to hear - glad it wasn't worse!!
As for freeze dried, what consistency are they? Like crumbly or hard and solid?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2011 18:02:18 GMT -5
I can break them apart with my fingers. I tried soaking small pieces in warm water but she just spits them out...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2011 18:55:57 GMT -5
Okay, how about try blending it up smoothly like her soup? Mine don't like"rehydrated" freeze dried, but they do like freeze dried soup.
You could also try sprinkling the crumbles onto of her soup and see how she takes to that.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2011 19:49:29 GMT -5
1. Ferret's name: Flower
2. Ferret's weight: I did not get her weight today, I will try tomorrow.
3. Ferret has eaten "X" amount on average per meal. Anywhere from 1-4 tablespoons in an evening or morning time span.
4. Stools on various proteins. Her stool is smallish, dark and sort of loose.
5. Activity levels: Very active exept the evening she had an upset stomach.
6. Weekly menu: monday-wensday chicken soupies. thursday-sunday chicken soupies with beef heart blended in. pumkin probably at least 4-5 days this week.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2011 20:11:08 GMT -5
Here's her from above pic... She had got a little finicky when I added I think because it was a new taste which is why there is such a large range in her meal size. For example tonight she ate 4 tablespoons in 2 sittings and it had some goey sizes that needed to be chewed a little.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2011 20:26:40 GMT -5
;D *when I added the beef heart* and the consistancy changed... but like i said she ate great tonight. Still no go with the freeze dried though. I leave some in her cage in case she decides they are food and she wants to eat them...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2011 20:49:46 GMT -5
That's great news about the beef heart mine usually look at me funny and continue eating (they will never turn down soup). With the heart her stools will be darker (sometimes even black) and that's normal. If they continue to be really dark, lessen the amount of heart and up the amount of pumpkin I would continue to make her soup thicker, little by little. Once the soup is pretty thick, we can start adding in slivers and whole pieces.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2011 9:43:57 GMT -5
She ate half her plate this mornin so about 2 tablespoons. See its sorta chunky? Sometimes she has to chew the bite she gets... Lol its so cute, she crinkles her nose up when she eats.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2011 10:04:22 GMT -5
Aw she looks so cute! Mine do that too (nose crinkle) when chewing soup bits continue leaving it sorta chunky if she doesnt mind it! Now is also a good time to search around for her second protein. Turkey, pork, and beef are usually the easiest available, but any meat that isn't altered is fine. Check around and see what works for you
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2011 10:52:47 GMT -5
I actually just blended up some pork with chicken organs and beef heart this morning ;D it is freezing in the ice cube trays as we speak!! I figure since she is used to chicken, and now is used to chicken with beef heart, ill try pork meat and keep the chicken organs with the beef heart so its not a 100% differant mix.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2011 11:14:10 GMT -5
Looks like she gained about another ounce... But my scale is not 100% accurate so she prolly gained in between 1/2-1 ounces. So she's about 1lb 4.5-5oz
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2011 12:30:46 GMT -5
That's wonderful! She's such a tiny girl - and she is definitely eating a good amount for her body size.
Let me know how the pork goes over - its a hit here (especially the fat).
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2011 22:14:21 GMT -5
Ok we have some real progress today this is the first day Flower has eaten from the bowl while I was out all day!! This is awesome
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