can anyone shed light

[mushroom 13,261]

Just got in from shooting (3 head shots all retrieved by my staff) i've come to give them to the fezzer kits n i've noticed they all have quite swollen bellies. Now i'm taking them to the vets first thing tomorrow before anyone starts but wondered if anyone knows what it is/could be. Worms was the first thing that came to mind can ferrets get bad cases of worms? any help/advice much appreciated.

 

Kie.

[Kay 3,709]

Have you a photo you can stick on here, they usually get big bellys when they have eaten

[mushroom 13,261]

Have you a photo you can stick on here, they usually get big bellys when they have eaten

 

I could go and get one now only problem they have just eaten the rabbit i just gave them

Edited August 4, 2009 by mushroom

[The one 8,511]

Arent the bellies swollen from gorging on the rabbit ?? or are you saying they where like that before ?

[mushroom 13,261]

Arent the bellies swollen from gorging on the rabbit ?? or are you saying they where like that before ?

 

before mate!!! going the vets anyway to get em checked out better safe than sorry

[The one 8,511]

Right with you now big swollen bellies are i sign of worms but vne never known ferrets get worms ,but the vet will keep you right hope its all fine mate

[Guest Countryboyo]

Arent the bellies swollen from gorging on the rabbit ?? or are you saying they where like that before ?

 

before mate!!! going the vets anyway to get em checked out better safe than sorry

 

Had two of mine die from this a while back. one of them also had a prolapsed anus. I think the main reason mine got sick is that the man that sold them to me fed them on bread and milk and kept them in poor enough conditions. I took them to the vet twice to worm them and give antibiotics but no good. did you breed yours yourself or what?

[Kay 3,709]

Must admit i have not come across ferrets with a worm burden ever, but if there off to the vets then at least you will find out what it is

[mushroom 13,261]

Arent the bellies swollen from gorging on the rabbit ?? or are you saying they where like that before ?

 

before mate!!! going the vets anyway to get em checked out better safe than sorry

 

Had two of mine die from this a while back. one of them also had a prolapsed anus. I think the main reason mine got sick is that the man that sold them to me fed them on bread and milk and kept them in poor enough conditions. I took them to the vet twice to worm them and give antibiotics but no good. did you breed yours yourself or what?

 

 

Bred them myself from my hob and two jills. I've checked with people who have bought some of me and theirs are fine, I'm wondering if i've given them something to eat that has made them ill.

 

Vet was not sure but also said she'd never heard of serious worm infestations in fezzers. I've to take them back later when the chap who deals with small mammals is in. Hopefully he'll shed light. Otherwise i may have to cull to protect the adults. I'm already on with a weak stardrops solution and a stiff scrubbing brush just in case it is an infection.

[max abell 196]

Never had probs with worms either ?

Hope they are ok mate

[Guest Countryboyo]

Arent the bellies swollen from gorging on the rabbit ?? or are you saying they where like that before ?

 

before mate!!! going the vets anyway to get em checked out better safe than sorry

 

Had two of mine die from this a while back. one of them also had a prolapsed anus. I think the main reason mine got sick is that the man that sold them to me fed them on bread and milk and kept them in poor enough conditions. I took them to the vet twice to worm them and give antibiotics but no good. did you breed yours yourself or what?

 

 

Bred them myself from my hob and two jills. I've checked with people who have bought some of me and theirs are fine, I'm wondering if i've given them something to eat that has made them ill.

 

Vet was not sure but also said she'd never heard of serious worm infestations in fezzers. I've to take them back later when the chap who deals with small mammals is in. Hopefully he'll shed light. Otherwise i may have to cull to protect the adults. I'm already on with a weak stardrops solution and a stiff scrubbing brush just in case it is an infection.

 

To be honest I dont think many vets have a clue about ferrets. the same thing happened when I brought mine they gave them injections and then told me to come back theb next day to see the vet that deals with small mammals. when I met this vet he didnt seem to know any more than the others. It took him twenty minutes to figure out a dose for anti-biotics and said it might be this it might be that. a few hours after I brought them home thy were dead. Id suppose a lot of people just dont bring their ferrets to the vets and that is why they have little knowledge of them. but still you would think they should know. What have you fed yours to date out of interest?

[Penda 3,341]

My mate had ferret kits with same problem it was called blote or somethin like that he didnt get it sorted til it was to late though unfortunatley

[mushroom 13,261]

Arent the bellies swollen from gorging on the rabbit ?? or are you saying they where like that before ?

 

before mate!!! going the vets anyway to get em checked out better safe than sorry

 

Had two of mine die from this a while back. one of them also had a prolapsed anus. I think the main reason mine got sick is that the man that sold them to me fed them on bread and milk and kept them in poor enough conditions. I took them to the vet twice to worm them and give antibiotics but no good. did you breed yours yourself or what?

 

 

Bred them myself from my hob and two jills. I've checked with people who have bought some of me and theirs are fine, I'm wondering if i've given them something to eat that has made them ill.

 

Vet was not sure but also said she'd never heard of serious worm infestations in fezzers. I've to take them back later when the chap who deals with small mammals is in. Hopefully he'll shed light. Otherwise i may have to cull to protect the adults. I'm already on with a weak stardrops solution and a stiff scrubbing brush just in case it is an infection.

 

To be honest I dont think many vets have a clue about ferrets. the same thing happened when I brought mine they gave them injections and then told me to come back theb next day to see the vet that deals with small mammals. when I met this vet he didnt seem to know any more than the others. It took him twenty minutes to figure out a dose for anti-biotics and said it might be this it might be that. a few hours after I brought them home thy were dead. Id suppose a lot of people just dont bring their ferrets to the vets and that is why they have little knowledge of them. but still you would think they should know. What have you fed yours to date out of interest?

 

 

Rabbit, chicken carcase, meat scraps and biscuits

[mushroom 13,261]

been back t'vets he said they're fine thank the hunting gods just as bit podgy

 

Heres some photos

Edited August 5, 2009 by mushroom

[Guest Countryboyo]

Thats great news lad . youve got a very nice set up there too pal.