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Gastric Ulcers in Ferrets
I was quite amazed to think that ferrets could get ulcers, as they seem like such carefree little creatures but yes, they can.
The causes could be anything from stress to bacterial infection (helicobacter mustelae).
If left untreated, the ulcer can cause peritonitis which, in turn, causes death.
Some of the signs to watch out for are:
Lethargy
No interest in food
Vomiting
Grinding of teeth
Thick, black, tarry poop
Loss of weight
Appearing rigid when you pick it up
The treatment for gastric ulcers takes quite a while to complete and you’ll have to feed your ferret a bland, highly digestible diet for about a month, or longer if necessary, until it’s back to normal.
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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.