How to know if ferret has a blockage?

How to know if ferret has a blockage?

The likely signs of a gastrointestinal obstruction in any age ferret include anorexia and lethargy. Weight loss can be profound if the obstruction is chronic. Other less commonly seen signs include diarrhea, ptyalism and pawing at the mouth.

What to do for a sick ferret?

If it is determined that your ferret has a simple common cold, you can help him get over his illness by giving him lots of fluids. You will want to prevent him from becoming dehydrated and may want to try giving him some rehydrating drinks made for children.

What happens if a ferret eats a string?

Most ferret hammocks contain polyester (plastic) or cotton strings which are non-digestable fibers. These can tie the ferret’s intestine in knots or plug up their digestive system. If this causes a bowel blockage, and your ferret could die. The same thing also applies to other strings, or ribbons they might eat. Get them to the vet.

What should I do if my Ferret ate something?

If he still eats his food, poops, no vomiting and no other symptoms then just keep feeding pumpkin/olive oil/etc until he passes it. If he at any point acts strange in any way, shows any signs of pain or if he doesn’t pass it soon bring him to a vet.

What happens if a ferret eats popcorn wrapper?

At best, they’ll poop out the popcorn undigested. Ferrets can also choke on popcorn kernels, or it could make them sick to their stomach. This could cause the animal a lot of pain. If it is just the paper part of a wrapper he may digest it, but if he acts oddly at all I would take him the the vet.

What happens if a ferret eats a hammock?

But if your ferret ate part of their hammock bedding, it is serious and life threatening. Most ferret hammocks contain polyester (plastic) or cotton strings which are non-digestable fibers. These can tie the ferret’s intestine in knots or plug up their digestive system. If this causes a bowel blockage, and your ferret could die.