DogMagic 461 Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 You said she had white bits in her poo....may be a tapeworm infestation??? Too early in the year for fly eggs, so may well be the tapeworm larvae segments being excreted. Worm infestation can cause lethargy, undereating/overeating and noticable changes in normal behaviour amongst other symptoms. Worming her for flatworms may be a good idea, but the others would need a dose too, otherwise the parasitic cycle will continue if the others have come into contact with the larvae inadvertently. Again, best of luck. There is a spot on treatment (simular to frontline for dogs and cats) made by a company called beaphar. It covers all parasites (worms, ticks, fleas etc) and is made specifically for rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and rats. It contains ivermectin as the active ingredient. I get mine from a pet store called jollyes but iv seen it on ebay before. Even if its not the problem its still worth doing 1 to rule it out and 2 to keep on top of the things. Quote Link to post
ferret100 47 Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 You said she had white bits in her poo....may be a tapeworm infestation??? Too early in the year for fly eggs, so may well be the tapeworm larvae segments being excreted. Worm infestation can cause lethargy, undereating/overeating and noticable changes in normal behaviour amongst other symptoms. Worming her for flatworms may be a good idea, but the others would need a dose too, otherwise the parasitic cycle will continue if the others have come into contact with the larvae inadvertently. Again, best of luck. There is a spot on treatment (simular to frontline for dogs and cats) made by a company called beaphar. It covers all parasites (worms, ticks, fleas etc) and is made specifically for rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and rats. It contains ivermectin as the active ingredient. I get mine from a pet store called jollyes but iv seen it on ebay before. Even if its not the problem its still worth doing 1 to rule it out and 2 to keep on top of the things. Hi there, unfortunately ivermectin does not kill tapeworms and it's not that great for fleas either. The Beaphar stuff is great for ticks, mites and roundworms though! Fleas might be the culprits for spreading the tapeworm to the ferret, so treatment specifically for both fleas and tapeworms is the best bet. Parasites really are horrible things.... :sick: Quote Link to post
DogMagic 461 Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 I never knew that. What can be bought off the shelf to kill of fleas and tapeworms then? Quote Link to post
ferret100 47 Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 I never knew that. What can be bought off the shelf to kill of fleas and tapeworms then? Hi, I do not know of any non-veterinary licensed products that can be shelf bought for flea and/or tapeworm treatment for ferrets. Frontline spray for cats can be purchased from the vets for flea treatment in ferrets. As for the tapeworms, a vet would need to prescribe the medication. Adult tapeworms and tapeworm larvae need different drugs/chemicals to kill them off. Quote Link to post
Jamie m 668 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Any ideas of symptoms for tapeworm ? Quote Link to post
The one 8,396 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Any ideas of symptoms for tapeworm ? Pretty sure if your ferret had tapeworms you would see evidence in the crap corner ?,. Quote Link to post
rob190364 2,593 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 hold it firmly in one hand and give it a quick strike with a cosh. Ferret is out its misery, you dont have to waste a heap of money on a ten pound ferret and you can offer a home to one of the countless numbers of HEALTHY working jills looking for a home this time of year. a ferret is a working mans toll. look after them well but if they cant or wont carry out their task any longer every time someone puts a post on with a problem with their dog your answer is a bullet, now someone has a problem with a ferret and your answer is to cosh it......what a first class cock! You must have a garden full of buried animals that had potential but was killed because you didn't have the care or respect for your animals to sort out minor problems or issues. Quote Link to post
DogMagic 461 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 hold it firmly in one hand and give it a quick strike with a cosh. Ferret is out its misery, you dont have to waste a heap of money on a ten pound ferret and you can offer a home to one of the countless numbers of HEALTHY working jills looking for a home this time of year. a ferret is a working mans toll. look after them well but if they cant or wont carry out their task any longer every time someone puts a post on with a problem with their dog your answer is a bullet, now someone has a problem with a ferret and your answer is to cosh it......what a first class cock! You must have a garden full of buried animals that had potential but was killed because you didn't have the care or respect for your animals to sort out minor problems or issues. Rob youve got him all wrong mate. He isnt a cock at all, hese a c**t! Lol! Quote Link to post
rob190364 2,593 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 hold it firmly in one hand and give it a quick strike with a cosh. Ferret is out its misery, you dont have to waste a heap of money on a ten pound ferret and you can offer a home to one of the countless numbers of HEALTHY working jills looking for a home this time of year. a ferret is a working mans toll. look after them well but if they cant or wont carry out their task any longer every time someone puts a post on with a problem with their dog your answer is a bullet, now someone has a problem with a ferret and your answer is to cosh it......what a first class cock! You must have a garden full of buried animals that had potential but was killed because you didn't have the care or respect for your animals to sort out minor problems or issues. Rob youve got him all wrong mate. He isnt a cock at all, hese a c**t! Lol! sorry, my mistake Quote Link to post
DogMagic 461 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 hold it firmly in one hand and give it a quick strike with a cosh. Ferret is out its misery, you dont have to waste a heap of money on a ten pound ferret and you can offer a home to one of the countless numbers of HEALTHY working jills looking for a home this time of year. a ferret is a working mans toll. look after them well but if they cant or wont carry out their task any longer every time someone puts a post on with a problem with their dog your answer is a bullet, now someone has a problem with a ferret and your answer is to cosh it......what a first class cock! You must have a garden full of buried animals that had potential but was killed because you didn't have the care or respect for your animals to sort out minor problems or issues. Rob youve got him all wrong mate. He isnt a cock at all, hese a c**t! Lol! sorry, my mistake Not your fault rob, its an easy one to make! Lol! Quote Link to post
dave1600d 35 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 apparrently its not an easy mistake to make,,,,,,,a cock goes inside a cu*t,,,,,one is a hole and one is sausage shaped,,,,,,,,but having said that,,,the geezer does qualify for both of those names mentioned,,,,,,,like i said earlier in this thread,baldocks is a,first class fukin prick mate.. Quote Link to post
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