Diarrhea in Ferrets
The following are some of the causes for diarrhea:
- ECE
- Toxins
- Rotavirus
- Parasites
- Foreign bodies
- Food intolerance
- Helicobacter Mustelidae
- Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis
Ferrets with a severe case of diarrhea can get dehydrated very quickly.
Take it to the vet immediately but if that isn’t possible, get some electrolytes into it. Pedialyte, an electrolyte solution for babies, is okay to use as an interim measure until you get your ferret to the vet.
You can read more on diarrhea in ferrets on these sites ... Diarrhea in Ferrets: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment by Holly Nash, DVM, MS Diarrhea in Ferrets by Dr. Barb Oglesbee Diarrhea in Ferrets by PetMD
DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this page is not meant to replace seeing a veterinarian if you think your ferret is ill. It’s only meant to supply general information on a particular illness which was obtained either from personal experience with my sick ferrets, or from books and/or the Internet.
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