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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2011 7:28:46 GMT -5
Just a quick note regarding the use of supplements to treat various conditions.
"herbal treatments", immune modulators, etc. are ALL MEDICINES. ALL medicines come with some degree of RISK. This is why it's best to give medicines under the advice of a doctor or vet. It's VERY important to understand your ferrets' health status (including CBC and chem. panel as well as a a physical exam and ideally x-ray/ultrasound as well) before giving medicine.
Before you begin any medicine, you need to consider the following:
* what is the current age and health status of my ferret?
Do I even KNOW if my ferret may have a problem? Early disease may be present without symptoms.
* Does y ferret have multiple conditions?
* Is my ferret going through any other treatments? Will the supplement counteract the other treatments? amplify the effect and possibly kill my ferret?
* What are the risks that come with each of the medicines I'm giving? Are the risks really KNOWN?
* Will my ferret have a reaction to this supplement?
* What is the ramification of long-term use?
In short, you need to do your homework before assuming something will be safe.Y I strongly recommend using any treatments under the guidance of a veterinarian, especially if your ferret:
1. is older
2. has one or more ailments
3. is receiving any other medical care ---including other non-traditional treatments
A word about nutritional supplements. Like medicine, many foods do have certain biological effects on the body. Some food my raise blood pressure or reduce clotting, some may cause glucose spike, etc. Even food can cause problems in small animals such as ferrets when given continuously over a period of time.
We need to keep in mind that what may be fine for one ferret may not be appropriate for all. We need to stay on top of our ferrets' health and bring information (including risks and what effect a supplement may have) to our vets. This especially true when a ferret may be older and/or may have some other issues going on.
-jennifer
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Post by Heather on Aug 26, 2011 14:09:24 GMT -5
Well said Jennifer. Unfortunately, many people seem to think that if it's natural, herbal or a supplement it heals but has no side effects. Many of our most powerful medicines are from a herbal medicine base. Just think poppy--opiates, willow bark -- acetylsalicylic acid--aspirin, foxglove -- digitalis; the list is long, one should always consider how these components mix or do not or the ramefications of self-diagnosis or diagnosing and treating. As always.....do you homework   ciao |
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Post by Sherry on Aug 26, 2011 19:20:47 GMT -5
And work closely with your vet, if they will! My vet admits she's not "up" on holistic remedies, but they have someone there who is, and who will consult with the other vets for this.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2012 1:40:47 GMT -5
Is rosemary ok for ferrets, or isn't it? I read here somewhere that it is bad for them. However I see rosemary as an ingredient in some of the top choices of food listed. It seems to be a fairly common ingredient in pet food. If there are different kinds of rosemary used in things which is the name of the kind that needs to be avoided.
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Post by Heather on Jan 16, 2012 14:31:39 GMT -5
Make sure that you avoid anything with EO's containing rosemary but I noticed the other day that it has become a common ingredient in almost all kibbles. They're using it as a preservative (it does have antibacterial properties). So, avoiding it completely if you're feeding kibbles is probably going to be impossible or at least almost. It's a herb that I do not use on the ferrets, though I do use it in cleaning rinses.
ciao
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Post by orv420 on Feb 1, 2012 0:38:01 GMT -5
Rosemary extract is used as a preservative in some salmon oils and other pet foods. Extract is listed (in the UMMC study) as one of the ingestible forms, along with teas. Rosemary oil is not to be taken orally. My understanding on this is that the leaves, if eaten in large quantities, can be dangerous because of the oil content. Further searching for rosemary fluid extract turned up www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17827696 Anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects doesn't sound too bad, for having only occasional reports of allergic reaction. I've been using 1/2tsp. of the salmon oil with extract (pump to reduce oxidation) and none of my ferts have been complaining or extra itchy. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2015 7:31:33 GMT -5
For Salmon oil only get 100% salmon, correct? From what I have been reading on here it is needed but use as a treat for trimming nails and/or switching over....am I on the right track?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2015 7:51:29 GMT -5
For Salmon oil only get 100% salmon, correct? From what I have been reading on here it is needed but use as a treat for trimming nails and/or switching over....am I on the right track? Just went to order Grizzly Salmon Oil that is 100% salmon oil and then read more and found it had Tocopherols as a preservative so investigated that and see below.....Veg. oil. SO, is this one ok for our babies to give? thanks
What are Natural Mixed Tocopherols?
Tocopherols are a family of vitamin E compounds naturally found in vegetable oils, nuts, fish and leafy green vegetables. The nutritional benefits of Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol) and its importance as a daily part of the human diet have been well documented. The gamma- and delta-tocopherols present in a Natural Mixed Tocopherol product have great utility because of their ability in protecting the oils and fats in edible oilseeds from oxidation. Natural Mixed Tocopherols have great utility in preserving the taste and preventing the oxidation or rancidity of many foods that contain oils and fats.
Why use Natural Mixed Tocopherols?
Tocopherols provide the most concentrated form of the powerful Gamma-Tocopherol homologue for use as an antioxidant or direct nutritional supplement.
◾100% natural solution for protecting against oxidation in foods
◾No regulatory usage limits, unlike synthetic antioxidants such as BHA, BHT and THBQ
◾North American domestic raw material source and production
◾GRAS – Natural mixed tocopherols have long been a part of the human diet
◾Allergen-Free
◾Allowed as an ingredient up to 5% in or on processed products labeled as “organic” or “made with organic” under §205.605 of the USDA National Organic Program
Where are your Natural Mixed Tocopherols Produced?
Tocopherols produced by Organic Technologies are refined from edible vegetable oils, which are domestically sourced from North American oilseed crushing plants. We produce refined tocopherol products in the heart of the Midwest at our Food GMP, Kosher-certified production facility in Coshocton, OH.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2015 8:15:09 GMT -5
I'm not sure which one you found but the one that I use is 100 percent Salmon oil with no added ingredients. I linked it below. Grizzly Salmon Oil is wild salmon oil not farmed and that makes it a better product. This is what I found when checking them out. Grizzly Salmon Oil contains extremely healthy long-chain Omega 3 fatty acids and natural anti-oxidants. Grizzly Salmon Oil is extracted from wild caught Alaskan Salmon, never farmed. Grizzly Pet Products owns and operates 3 processing plants in the state of Alaska and uses only clean naturally raised Salmon. Grizzly Salmon Oil is rich in EPA and DHA fatty acids. EPA assists the body to supplement the skin and coat, and bolster the immune system.”
www.amazon.com/Grizzly-All-Natural-Supplement-Pump-Bottle-Dispenser/dp/B0002ABR6E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442063464&sr=8-1&keywords=Grizzly+Salmon+oil It doesn't have anything but 100 percent salmon oil and is produced in Alaska. The only difference between the dog/cat product is the size of the bottle. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2015 22:09:09 GMT -5
Hi....I just went from your link and that is exactly where we were this morning and about to order. I then went to Grizzly's web site and started reading and what I posted above was from being on their web site. But if you use this then that is what I am ordering, I also saw a few weeks ago on facebook several others use Grizzly as well.
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Post by dee on Sept 8, 2021 22:54:25 GMT -5
Hi Everyone!
Just want to know has anyone used CBD oil and if so, what did they experience? I want to give it to one of my ferrets to treat Lymphoma but wondering how much to give. I know that Lazarus Naturals makes a pet CBD Tincture.
Thanks!
Deanne
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