fur ball making my ferret ill??

[foxtails 272]

hi guys i suspect my ferret of having a furball stuck in the throat/belly iv read up on this and people have used a ferret laxative,,to get rid of it,does anyone know where i can get some from,,my jill ferret first was sick ,and now today have been coughing?i want to treat her for a furball just to rule it out!any ideas of how i can help my ferret or where i can get some ferret laxative from? atb ft ps ferret laxative is sold on ebay but it has to come from america,and that will take ages,so was thought of asking thl members? atb

Edited September 5, 2012 by foxtails

[ferret 222 0]

not seen furballs before in ferrets and ferret laxitive not sure on that i get it to vets mate

[Stretch177 39]

I've never seen or heard of a furball in a ferret or ferret laxatives for that matter. I would go to the vets with her mate personally. But i'm sure somebody with more experience will be along shortly and give you some good advice. atb

Edited September 5, 2012 by Stretch177

[joe14 98]

As ive said in your last thread. You can get malt paste from pets at home, its 3 quid. Thats for hairballs and they love it as a treat!

Ive never realy heard or experienced a ferret with a hairball, it can happen but quite rare.

 

You said in your last thread your keeping her on sawdust? if sawdust, get rid! shavings are ok, do you mean them?

Just use blankets for her bedding.

[foxtails 272]

yes shavings from pets at home,i have never had a ferret with a fur ball either,,but with her coughing like she is,i just wanted to rule it out,,could be flu,,i hope its not e.c.e or ulsers,shes the quiet one of the two jills and iv fallen for her,i get too atached too quick,,shes alright most of the day,,when i bring her in thats been 4-5 times today shes playing,+ bouncing around,she ate some chicken just now and had a drink,,i dont feed them on winalot anymore i feed them alpha ferret feast biscuits,and maybe once or twice a week will give them abit of chicken or liver,+ the odd egg york as a treat,have anyone had a ferret with a cough before? or been sick?

[ferret100 47]

Malt paste is high sugar, not good for ferts, same as lactose in milk. Ferrets Formula will do the same job as malt paste without filling your ferret with sugar. People say Ferretone is useful, but filled with sugar same as malt paste.

 

Edited to say, ferts can cough and be sick for no significant reason. If occasional vomiting/coughing persists for 3 days plus, then needs seen by a vet. If vomiting/coughing often in a short space of time, then vet visit asap. Atb

Edited September 6, 2012 by ferret100

[bribri988 141]

hi guys i suspect my ferret of having a furball stuck in the throat/belly iv read up on this and people have used a ferret laxative,,to get rid of it,does anyone know where i can get some from,,my jill ferret first was sick ,and now today have been coughing?i want to treat her for a furball just to rule it out!any ideas of how i can help my ferret or where i can get some ferret laxative from? atb ft ps ferret laxative is sold on ebay but it has to come from america,and that will take ages,so was thought of asking thl members? atb

Had ferrets myself for a number of years and my friend has for the past 30 years and he has never heard of this ither! best bet is take it the vet or phone up and ask to talk to the nurse and explain in detail, am sure they will help. better to be safe! ferret is just as important as a dog ATB mate keep us posted

[max abell 196]

Never had ferrets with fur balls sometimes they gag a bit on fresh shavings etc when they push themselfs through it playing also had a jill once that kept coughing for a couple of days on closer examination it turned out to be a small pigeon feather stuck at the back of her throat on the roof of her mouth this was removed and she was fine have you looked in her mouth mate to see there is anything there ? if not take her to the vet good luck

[The one 8,483]

Surprised if a ferret got a fur ball cats yes because they sit licking themselves all the time but ferrets dont

[Ferret mad Dave 65]

Ive said this before take the pets at home shit out its full of dust I had problems with this when I have too use it for two days

[foxtails 272]

she wasnt sick or coughing yesterday,,or today so far,,,im still keeping a close eye on her,,shes eating + drinking fine,,so fingers crossed shes OK will keep you upto date atb ft