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Vomiting in a ferret is usually caused by a foreign substance in its stomach or upper intestine, something they may have chewed on and swallowed (rubber, foam, cloth, etc) or hairballs from seasonal change of shedding. Get a ferret hairball laxative (or cat laxative). If there is no improvement by the second day, a veterinarian visit is necessary. A ferret can die a painful death from stomach blockage. Vomiting/Diarrhea - Ferrets have a very short digestive tract and digest food in about 3 to 4 hours from the stomach to the large intestine. Ferrets do have the ability to vomit, buy they usually don't, like dogs or cats, if something they ate disagrees with them or a sudden change in diet. If your ferret is vomiting or passing diarrhea multiple times over two to three hours, passes blood in the vomit or stool or is exhibiting sudden or increasing weakness along with the vomiting or diarrhea, it is important that you should seek immediate veterinary attention. Blood in vomit can be bright red or look like coffee grounds.
Causes - Vomiting and diarrhea in a ferret are problems related directly to the intestinal tract - infections, obstructions, cancer, gastroenteritis, sudden changes in diet. Toxins - plants, insecticides, pesticides, household cleaners (Pinesol), and overdose of medication. Other causes could be kidney or liver disease or any disease that causes metabolic changes.
• Action - Do not give a vomiting ferret anything. Contact your veterinarian for further instructions. If your pet is noticeably weak or is passing blood in the vomit or diarrhea, seek immediate veterinary attention. If possible, collect samples to take the veterinarian for evaluation.
Refer to links below for more details on ferret emergency care
A ferret vomiting is a symptom that could be caused by several different illnesses or disease. As ferret rarely vomits, contact your veterinarian for a diagnoses as soon as possible. Ferrets dehydrate fairly rapidly and can die within a few days if they do not receive medical attention.
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What happens when you lick a ferret?
it will taste awesome
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I do not think anythinng happens.
What happens when you shave a ferret?
Of course not. Here are the reasons: 1. It is dangerous. you could cut the ferret. And it's just plain dangerous. 2. A ferret needs its fur for warmth. 3. Your ferret would be miserable without fur. So just don't. Okay? Good.
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it will die so dont
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How do condors protect themselves?
It vomits on its enemy when this happens the enemy becomes flightless and if that don't work it regulates its food right in the eyes of its enemy
How do California condors protect themselves?
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A Ferret kit is a baby Ferret.
What happens if your ferret started eating your dogs food and won't eat his own food Should you give him dog food?
Ferrets can not live on dog food, it does not have the right nutrients. Continued feeding could cause your ferret to die. You will have to put the dogs food in another area away from your ferret.
What rhymes with comet?
Vomit.vomitvomet
Will eating ants hurt ferret?
No. They will not harm your ferret unless your ferret eats them.
