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| Vampkel |
since xmas my ferret is shunning his food. he'll eat soft treats but thats
about it. any suggestions until i can reach the vet tomorrow? my husband
thinks its a teeth problem, but he's never had anything wrong in the past.
he's about 6 years old. tia
--kel
"A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; its the life you're living in the
dress."
--Diana Vreeland
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| Sandy Adams |
chicken or lamb baby food mixed with water.. and a syringe from the drug
store.. should eat between 30-60 c/c's at a sitting about 3 times per day..
that will keep him hydrated and get protein into him.. you can add some corn
syrup to it too..
how do his poopies look??
poor baby..
Sandy & The Adams Family Ferrets
"Vampkel" <vampkel@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20031228084604.01560.00001027@mb-m20.aol.com...
> since xmas my ferret is shunning his food. he'll eat soft treats but
thats
> about it. any suggestions until i can reach the vet tomorrow? my husband
> thinks its a teeth problem, but he's never had anything wrong in the past.
> he's about 6 years old. tia
> --kel
>
> "A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; its the life you're living in the
> dress."
> --Diana Vreeland
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| Vampkel |
>how do his poopies look??
well, since he's only been eating soft treats, they are soft, almost
diariah-ish. i gave him some a/d which i know is a no no, but had to get
something in his tummy. will be calling the vet today.
--kel
"A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; its the life you're living in the
dress."
--Diana Vreeland
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| jumpingmouse & kylie |
Whoa.......A/D is *not* a no-no. If you have a sick ferret, you should be
feeding him A/D every 3-4 hours so he doesn't lose his strength. That's what
A/D is for. It is also an excellent snack to give them when they are not
sick because it is nutritionally complete.
jumpingmouse & kylie
"Vampkel" <vampkel@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20031229110407.13711.00001603@mb-m10.aol.com...
> >how do his poopies look??
>
> well, since he's only been eating soft treats, they are soft, almost
> diariah-ish. i gave him some a/d which i know is a no no, but had to get
> something in his tummy. will be calling the vet today.
> --kel
>
> "A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; its the life you're living in the
> dress."
> --Diana Vreeland
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| Vampkel |
really? my vet always said a/d had no nutrutional value. the fert loves it so
this is a bonus if true.
>Whoa.......A/D is *not* a no-no. If you have a sick ferret, you should be
>feeding him A/D every 3-4 hours so he doesn't lose his strength. That's what
>A/D is for. It is also an excellent snack to give them when they are not
>sick because it is nutritionally complete.
>
>jumpingmouse & kylie
>
>"Vampkel" <vampkel@aol.com> wrote in message
>news:20031229110407.13711.00001603@mb-m10.aol.com...
>> >how do his poopies look??
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>> well, since he's only been eating soft treats, they are soft, almost
>> diariah-ish. i gave him some a/d which i know is a no no, but had to get
>> something in his tummy. will be calling the vet today.
>> --kel
>>
>> "A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; its the life you're living in the
>> dress."
>> --Diana Vreeland
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--kel
"A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; its the life you're living in the
dress."
--Diana Vreeland
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| Lin |
"Vampkel" <vampkel@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20031229133649.13604.00001752@mb-m10.aol.com...
> really? my vet always said a/d had no nutrutional value. the fert loves
it so
> this is a bonus if true.
In that case, you need to find a new vet ASAP!
Feline A/D is the standard routine for ferrets who aren't eating, or who
need to eat more, as it's an appetite stimulant, as well as loaded w/ the
nutrients they need in a hurry.
Whenever my fuzzies have been sick (not often, fortunately), I've given them
a mix of A/D, a little heavy whipping cream, & a touch of FerreTone for
taste. Nuke it for about 8 sec, stir it up to make sure there's no hot
spots, & let them have at it. You can adjust the thickness w/ water or
Pedialyte, if you need to syringe feed them.
Lin, Ariel, Oberon, & Max
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| jumpingmouse & kylie |
I can't help thinking you must have misunderstood your vet. If not,
definitely get a new vet immediately. I had a ferret who lived on a/d for 3
years because he refused 'regular' food. The only problem was that he was
chubby because it is very high in fat (which is good when they are sick); it
is also very high in vitamins and nutrients that sick animals need. It's
what I use instead of 'duck soup' because it is convenient and effective.
Hope your baby feels better soon!
jumpingmouse & kylie
"Vampkel" <vampkel@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20031229133649.13604.00001752@mb-m10.aol.com...
> really? my vet always said a/d had no nutrutional value. the fert loves
it so
> this is a bonus if true.
>
> >Whoa.......A/D is *not* a no-no. If you have a sick ferret, you should
be
> >feeding him A/D every 3-4 hours so he doesn't lose his strength. That's
what
> >A/D is for. It is also an excellent snack to give them when they are not
> >sick because it is nutritionally complete.
> >
> >jumpingmouse & kylie
> >
> >"Vampkel" <vampkel@aol.com> wrote in message
> >news:20031229110407.13711.00001603@mb-m10.aol.com...
> >> >how do his poopies look??
> >>
> >> well, since he's only been eating soft treats, they are soft, almost
> >> diariah-ish. i gave him some a/d which i know is a no no, but had to
get
> >> something in his tummy. will be calling the vet today.
> >> --kel
> >>
> >> "A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; its the life you're living in
the
> >> dress."
> >> --Diana Vreeland
> >
> >
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> >
> >
> >
> >
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> --kel
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> "A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; its the life you're living in the
> dress."
> --Diana Vreeland
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| MC |
Take a look at the label and YOU determine if the food has no nutritional value!
My vet has me buy it by the case to feed my sick fuzzies.....good stuff to tide
them over until they decide to dine out again. And...it easily softens with water
if one has to force feed with a hypodermic.
MC
Vampkel wrote:
> really? my vet always said a/d had no nutrutional value. the fert loves it so
> this is a bonus if true.
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> >Whoa.......A/D is *not* a no-no.
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| swamp |
On 29 Dec 2003 18:36:49 GMT, vampkel@aol.com (Vampkel) wrote:
>really? my vet always said a/d had no nutrutional value. the fert loves it so
>this is a bonus if true.
I'll "fourth" the suggestion there was a miscommunication between you
and your vet. Many vets *sell* Science A/D, so it's rather unlikely
one would think or say it had no nutritional value.
How's the little one doing?
-- swamp
"Who, me officer? What's a ferut? These guys?? No, they're Polish cats."
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| Terry & Cathy |
Sorry might sound thick but whats A/D and can you get this in the uk. Is it
only available at the vets.
"jumpingmouse & kylie" <jumpingmouse02@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:sM1Ib.14485$IM3.9988@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net...
> I can't help thinking you must have misunderstood your vet. If not,
> definitely get a new vet immediately. I had a ferret who lived on a/d for
3
> years because he refused 'regular' food. The only problem was that he was
> chubby because it is very high in fat (which is good when they are sick);
it
> is also very high in vitamins and nutrients that sick animals need. It's
> what I use instead of 'duck soup' because it is convenient and effective.
>
> Hope your baby feels better soon!
>
> jumpingmouse & kylie
>
>
> "Vampkel" <vampkel@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:20031229133649.13604.00001752@mb-m10.aol.com...
> > really? my vet always said a/d had no nutrutional value. the fert
loves
> it so
> > this is a bonus if true.
> >
> > >Whoa.......A/D is *not* a no-no. If you have a sick ferret, you should
> be
> > >feeding him A/D every 3-4 hours so he doesn't lose his strength. That's
> what
> > >A/D is for. It is also an excellent snack to give them when they are
not
> > >sick because it is nutritionally complete.
> > >
> > >jumpingmouse & kylie
> > >
> > >"Vampkel" <vampkel@aol.com> wrote in message
> > >news:20031229110407.13711.00001603@mb-m10.aol.com...
> > >> >how do his poopies look??
> > >>
> > >> well, since he's only been eating soft treats, they are soft, almost
> > >> diariah-ish. i gave him some a/d which i know is a no no, but had to
> get
> > >> something in his tummy. will be calling the vet today.
> > >> --kel
> > >>
> > >> "A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; its the life you're living in
> the
> > >> dress."
> > >> --Diana Vreeland
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > --kel
> >
> > "A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; its the life you're living in the
> > dress."
> > --Diana Vreeland
>
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| Cap |
vampkel@aol.com (Vampkel) wrote in message news:<20031229133649.13604.00001752@mb-m10.aol.com>...
> really? my vet always said a/d had no nutrutional value. the fert loves it so
> this is a bonus if true.
The only dietary benchmark AD doesn't meet according to "the numbers"
is protein percentage, but this doesn't matter due to the
digestibility of AD. Extremely easy on the innards, and highly
nutritious.
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| jumpingmouse & kylie |
I don't know if you can get it in UK or not. We can only buy it here in the
US at vet's offices. It is made by Hills Science Diet if I remember
correctly. It is a highly nutritional, easily digestible meat formula that
is commonly used on all kinds of meat eating animals when they are sick or
post surgically.
jumpingmouse & kylie
"Terry & Cathy" <thdl21632@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Sorry might sound thick but whats A/D and can you get this in the uk. Is
it
> only available at the vets.
> "jumpingmouse & kylie" <jumpingmouse02@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:sM1Ib.14485$IM3.9988@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net...
> > I can't help thinking you must have misunderstood your vet. If not,
> > definitely get a new vet immediately. I had a ferret who lived on a/d
for
> 3
> > years because he refused 'regular' food. The only problem was that he
was
> > chubby because it is very high in fat (which is good when they are
sick);
> it
> > is also very high in vitamins and nutrients that sick animals need. It's
> > what I use instead of 'duck soup' because it is convenient and
effective.
> >
> > Hope your baby feels better soon!
> >
> > jumpingmouse & kylie
> >
> >
> > "Vampkel" <vampkel@aol.com> wrote in message
> > news:20031229133649.13604.00001752@mb-m10.aol.com...
> > > really? my vet always said a/d had no nutrutional value. the fert
> loves
> > it so
> > > this is a bonus if true.
> > >
> > > >Whoa.......A/D is *not* a no-no. If you have a sick ferret, you
should
> > be
> > > >feeding him A/D every 3-4 hours so he doesn't lose his strength.
That's
> > what
> > > >A/D is for. It is also an excellent snack to give them when they are
> not
> > > >sick because it is nutritionally complete.
> > > >
> > > >jumpingmouse & kylie
> > > >
> > > >"Vampkel" <vampkel@aol.com> wrote in message
> > > >news:20031229110407.13711.00001603@mb-m10.aol.com...
> > > >> >how do his poopies look??
> > > >>
> > > >> well, since he's only been eating soft treats, they are soft,
almost
> > > >> diariah-ish. i gave him some a/d which i know is a no no, but had
to
> > get
> > > >> something in his tummy. will be calling the vet today.
> > > >> --kel
> > > >>
> > > >> "A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; its the life you're living
in
> > the
> > > >> dress."
> > > >> --Diana Vreeland
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --kel
> > >
> > > "A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; its the life you're living in
the
> > > dress."
> > > --Diana Vreeland
> >
> >
>
>
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| Vampkel |
>The only dietary benchmark AD doesn't meet according to "the numbers"
>is protein percentage, but this doesn't matter due to the
>digestibility of AD. Extremely easy on the innards, and highly
>nutritious.
well this is really great to know....this board has always been such an asset.
anyhow, chauncey is still shunning his hard food (that would be ultrablend, 3
in 1). its so weird coz he's 6, and he's been eating that this whole time,
w/no problems. do ferrets all of a sudden change their diets? he loves the
A/D and we've been feeding that to him regularly now. also giving him
banana/raisin ferret treats. at petco yesterday i found another type of moist
ferret food in a can...can't think of it right now. unfortunately my vet (who
now i am questioning his expertise, since the A/D incident) is out of town
until next week. when he returns i will ask him about that, as well as take
chauncey in. but he is eating the wet and moist foods. so i'm glad about
that.
--kel
"A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; its the life you're living in the
dress."
--Diana Vreeland
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| jumpingmouse & kylie |
If everything is normal except that he is refusing his hard kibble, I would
suspect possibly a problem with his teeth. He definitely needs to be seen
by a ferret knowledgeable vet tho. If you will list your city and state, I
will be glad to look on the list of ferret vets and see what might be close
to you.
Give Chauncey a hug from us. At least he's eating soft food, and that's a
good thing.
jumpingmouse & kylie
"Vampkel" <vampkel@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20031230092458.15401.00002228@mb-m03.aol.com...
> >The only dietary benchmark AD doesn't meet according to "the numbers"
> >is protein percentage, but this doesn't matter due to the
> >digestibility of AD. Extremely easy on the innards, and highly
> >nutritious.
>
> well this is really great to know....this board has always been such an
asset.
> anyhow, chauncey is still shunning his hard food (that would be
ultrablend, 3
> in 1). its so weird coz he's 6, and he's been eating that this whole
time,
> w/no problems. do ferrets all of a sudden change their diets? he loves
the
> A/D and we've been feeding that to him regularly now. also giving him
> banana/raisin ferret treats. at petco yesterday i found another type of
moist
> ferret food in a can...can't think of it right now. unfortunately my vet
(who
> now i am questioning his expertise, since the A/D incident) is out of town
> until next week. when he returns i will ask him about that, as well as
take
> chauncey in. but he is eating the wet and moist foods. so i'm glad about
> that.
> --kel
>
> "A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; its the life you're living in the
> dress."
> --Diana Vreeland
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| jumpingmouse & kylie |
I went to http://www.ferretcentral.org and clicked on 'Resources', then on
'U.S. Vets', then scrolled down till I found Maryland. Here are all the
Maryland listings. Hope this helps!
Veterinarian
6314 Falls Rd
Baltimore
MD
21209
410-825-9100
yourpet@fallsroad.com
www.fallsroad.com
Bradley Hills Animal Hospital
Dr. Charlie Weiss
7210 Bradley Blvd
Bethesda
MD
20817
301-365-5448
ferretdoctor@aol.com
www.ferretdoctor.com
www.bradleyhills.com
listing needs reverification
Veterinarian
10665 Rt. 108
Columbia
MD
21044
410-730-6660
listing needs reverification
Veterinarian
280 N Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg
MD
20877
301-948-2828
MHBerbert@aol.com
listing needs reverification
Veterinarian
Prices Distillery Rd and Route 75
Ijamsville
MD
21754
301-831-6930
Lakeside Veterinary Center
Jeffrey L. Rhody, DVM
8693 Cherry Lane
Laurel
MD
20707
301-498-VETS (8387)
dad1vet2363@cs.com
www.lakesidevc.com
listing needs reverification
Veterinarian
17004 York Rd
Parkton
MD
21120
410-343-0200
listing needs reverification
Veterinarian
915 S. Talbot St
Saint Michaels
MD
21663
410-745-5275
listing needs reverification
Veterinarian
716 N. York Rd.
Towson
MD
21204-2503
410-825-8880
"Vampkel" <vampkel@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20031230092458.15401.00002228@mb-m03.aol.com...
> >The only dietary benchmark AD doesn't meet according to "the numbers"
> >is protein percentage, but this doesn't matter due to the
> >digestibility of AD. Extremely easy on the innards, and highly
> >nutritious.
>
> well this is really great to know....this board has always been such an
asset.
> anyhow, chauncey is still shunning his hard food (that would be
ultrablend, 3
> in 1). its so weird coz he's 6, and he's been eating that this whole
time,
> w/no problems. do ferrets all of a sudden change their diets? he loves
the
> A/D and we've been feeding that to him regularly now. also giving him
> banana/raisin ferret treats. at petco yesterday i found another type of
moist
> ferret food in a can...can't think of it right now. unfortunately my vet
(who
> now i am questioning his expertise, since the A/D incident) is out of town
> until next week. when he returns i will ask him about that, as well as
take
> chauncey in. but he is eating the wet and moist foods. so i'm glad about
> that.
> --kel
>
> "A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; its the life you're living in the
> dress."
> --Diana Vreeland
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jumpingmouse & kylie wrote:
> I went to http://www.ferretcentral.org and clicked on 'Resources', then on
> 'U.S. Vets', then scrolled down till I found Maryland. Here are all the
> Maryland listings. Hope this helps!
>
Now you got me scratching my head... Are you a mind reader? How'd you
know where they live?
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| jumpingmouse & kylie |
roflol.........email ;-)
": : b r i a n : :" <5p4m7r4p@cox.net> wrote in message
news:7PoIb.25557$Fg.17128@lakeread01...
> jumpingmouse & kylie wrote:
> > I went to http://www.ferretcentral.org and clicked on 'Resources', then
on
> > 'U.S. Vets', then scrolled down till I found Maryland. Here are all the
> > Maryland listings. Hope this helps!
> >
> Now you got me scratching my head... Are you a mind reader? How'd you
> know where they live?
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| swamp |
On 29 Dec 2003 20:36:20 -0800, cap_@sand-n-sea.us (Cap) wrote:
>vampkel@aol.com (Vampkel) wrote in message news:<20031229133649.13604.00001752@mb-m10.aol.com>...
>> really? my vet always said a/d had no nutrutional value. the fert loves it so
>> this is a bonus if true.
>
>The only dietary benchmark AD doesn't meet according to "the numbers"
>is protein percentage, but this doesn't matter due to the
>digestibility of AD. Extremely easy on the innards, and highly
>nutritious.
Another factor is the water. We look for 30% protein and 20% fat in
kibbles, but levels will only be ~1/3 those numbers in canned products
because water is 2/3 the weight and volume of the can. This doesn't
mean the food is any less nutritious, tho. The same thing happens if
you make duck soup by adding water to a good kibble.
-- swamp
"Who, me officer? What's a ferut? These guys?? No, they're Polish cats."
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On Tue, 30 Dec 2003 23:18:25 GMT, "jumpingmouse & kylie"
<jumpingmouse02@earthlink.net> wrote:
>I went to http://www.ferretcentral.org and clicked on 'Resources', then on
>'U.S. Vets', then scrolled down till I found Maryland. Here are all the
>Maryland listings. Hope this helps!
>Bradley Hills Animal Hospital
>Dr. Charlie Weiss
>7210 Bradley Blvd
>Bethesda
>MD
>20817
>301-365-5448
>ferretdoctor@aol.com
>www.ferretdoctor.com
>www.bradleyhills.com
I missed the part about the MD address, but can attest that Doc Weiss
is a fantastic ferret vet and I'd recommend him every day of the week
and twice on Sundays.
-- swamp
"Who, me officer? What's a ferut? These guys?? No, they're Polish cats."
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