Natural Remedies for Ferrets

I used to be rather skeptical about natural remedies but when my ferrets developed certain cancers, I did try to add certain items to their diet, like colloidal silver.

However when I was in France in June '07, I saw for myself what a naturopathic vet could do for a sick animal. A cat belonging to friends of my sister got feline AIDS and looked like it was going to die. The owners took him to a naturopathic vet and after several weeks, this cat looked like he did before his illness. I saw him when he had recovered and I couldn't believe that this cat was the one my sister had been crying about, thinking he wouldn't be around when I arrived. He really was the picture of health.

When I got back home, our 8 year-old BEW girl, Kaos, was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. I decided that I would supplement the medication she got from our vet with some TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine).

You can read about it all in Kaos's Story

I am also aware of many people who do ferret out (sorry, couldn't resist that ) natural remedies for their sick ferrets and I thought it would be great for us all to be able to share our experiences, thoughts, advice and opinions.

Therefore I would be delighted if people would write down their stories so that we will all able to learn what might, or might not, be best for our sick ferrets together!

I'm also keen to add names of vets who have a "holistic" approach to treating ferrets as and when I come across them. Please let me know of any names of naturopathic vets you've come across who've helped your pet/s. I'm sure other owners who are searching for a natural course of treatment for their sick ferrets would be very grateful if that information is shared.

I'm looking forward to having a great community of different ideas, opinions and information, with everyone sharing what they trust will be of help to other people's sick ferrets!

Links to Holistic Sites for Ferrets

Shirley's Wellness Cafe - Ferret Natural Health Care and Optimum Diet

The New Rainbow Bridge - Nutritional Supplements

Miami Ferret - Alternative Treatment Options

A Fuzzy-Ferret Japan - Tricks to Administering LIQUID Herbal Formulas

Ferrtopolis - Holistic Treatment for Pets

Ferrets First - Supportive Care: Duck Soup and Additives

Non-Ferret Specific Links

Holistic Pet Info

Pet Education - Herbs, Natural Supplements, Minerals & Vitamins

Pet Education - Alternative Medicine Techniques

Pet Education - Herbal Does Not Mean Harmless

Do you have advice/information to share about this topic? Please share it so that other ferret owners will get ideas about natural remedies for their sick ferrets.

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Sick Ferrets natural remedies 
I'd like to make sure that everyone knows I am not a vet. Just a ferret lover.

When my Fluffy was diagnosed with Insulinoma at the age of 6yrs, my vet ...

please help!!!! 
I share my home with 6 wonderful ferrets - my Lemmy is 2-1/2 years of age.

He recently has developed these sores around his mouth and nose. The vet ...

Herbal remedies from Azmira 
Abby, my female albino ferret is about 7 years old. Several years ago she started losing her fur, her vulva was enlarged and she had that pot-belly. She ...

homeopathic ferret 
I would like to add a link to a newly formed group for those with interest in homeopathic ferret treatment. practices, and herbal aids in general.

homeopathicferret@...

Insulinoma and Essiac Tea...... 
Imp is my 6 year old Marshall Farms ferret who was diagnosed with insulinoma several months ago. I'm very familiar with insulinoma and not at all happy ...

Caspar's story 
My 7 year old albino male called Caspar developed lymphoma last year.

The vet said there was nothing to be done as the cancer was in a very difficult ...

.....JULIAN'S COMEBACK.....  Not rated yet
WHEN we brought Julian home in Sept '07, 5 months ago, she was in very bad shape and little was known about her history aside from a girl dropped her off ...

DISCLAIMER

I would stress that this site is not run or written by vets! The stories here are just shared experiences of ordinary ferret owners who are keen to help, or have helped their sick ferrets with alternative remedies.

The information contained on this page is not meant to replace seeing a veterinarian if you think your ferret is ill.

And I would strongly recommend you check with your vet before you use any natural remedies on your ferret, just in case it does something to stop your vet's medical treatment from working properly!