Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in FerretsIBD is caused by various problems, including food allergies, viral infections or immune disorders. Symptoms can include:
When the lining of the intestines get inflamed, it can cause decreased absorption of food and water and this results in a diarrhea which looks soft and grainy. Older ferrets may need anti-inflammatory medication from the vet to fix the problem.
For more about IBD, check out the article written by Dr Ron Hines. 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. Return from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Ferrets to All About Ferrets
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