Dairy is a trigger for some. I made poor Aremis sicker when I thought I would give him a treat and put 1 tbs in his baby food. I had him vomiting and having projectile poopies it was awful and he was so dehydrated ... I thought I had killed him
He had horrible crampies too. So you see it's very much do as fits the furbaby. If Poley likes his cream and it sits in his tummy let him. Carnivore care is awful looking, terrible smelling and works like a dream but it doesn't taste good either so I mix it with baby food. I did have a little girl who would eat it as its supposed to be mixed. It's hugely expensive and if made up the way they say to, costs about $35 to $42 about once or twice a week. What it does have going for it is that it's also highly digestible. I mix one (1) tbsp with 1 jar of baby food. It then provides all the trace minerals, calcium and other good things that the baby food doesn't provide. According to Dr Jerry of the Florida Ferret site, a ferret can survive comfortably on human baby food for about 6 months before things start to go south (that's eating nothing but baby food) So I figure that with Carnivore care he should be able to stay on it indefinitely. It did help with his loose ugly stools though and that seems to be an ongoing problem with our guys once they get to a certain level of their illnesses.
Here is the whole article on slippery elm and it's uses. It's amazing stuff and really works.
@@"Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva or rubra) is a slow-growing deciduous tree
native to the Eastern U.S. and Canada. It is the inner bark that is
used medicinally. Useful for digestive upsets of all varieties as well
as diarrhea and constipation, Slippery Elm will go a long way in
solving many acute problems. Internally and externally, Slippery Elm
soothes and tones tissues while drawing out and eliminating toxins
from the body. From mouth to colon, it acts as a lubricant and
protectant, making it an excellent choice for any inflammation or
ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract.
As a nutritious, antinausea food, Slippery Elm has no equal. It
contains vitamins A, C, K, B complex, and is high in calcium and
magnesium. Due to its gentle action and easy assimilation, Slippery
Elm Gruel is helpful as a food during convalescence and will often be
accepted and tolerated when all other food is refused. Think of it
especially after intestinal surgery. This gruel is also useful in
cases of bronchitis or kennel cough (soothes respiratory passages),
urethritis (soothes and lubricates urinary tract), gastritis (soothes
stomach distress and acts as an antacid), arthritis (acts as a joint
lubricant), and colitis (soothes irritable bowel).
For diarrhea, slowly pour 12 oz. hot or boiling water over 1 T. of
powdered bark, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth. Add a
little honey if desired (dogs only). If constipation is the problem,
use only 1 tsp. powder and proceed as above. Note that in smaller
doses, Slippery Elm acts as a soothing lubricant while in larger
doses, it acts as an herbal “glue†or bandage that the body will use
where and as it is needed.
To make Slippery Elm Gruel, mix 1 tsp. of the powder with 1 cup water
or broth in a pan. Heat slowly to a boil, stirring often (a wire wisk
works best for this). Reduce heat and let simmer 2-3 minutes, stirring
constantly. Take off heat. Add honey and/or other supplements if
desired. Let cool and add to food, or feed separately as a porridge,
or by syringe if necessary.
How to administer Slippery Elm preparations:
Note that the following dosages refer to the liquid preparations
described above, not to the powder alone. Slippery Elm should always
be taken with water, and since you can’t entice your companion to
drink a glass of water on command, always prepare it according to the
recipes provided. Having said that, here are some general dosing
guidelines for companion animals.
Cats: 1/2 tsp. (or 2ccs by syringe) 3-4 times daily until improvement
is noted.
Dogs: 1 tsp. for small dogs, 1 T. for medium sized dogs, and 2-4 T.
for large dogs. Repeat dose 3-4 times daily until symptoms subside.
Unused portions of these preparations can be refrigerated for up to 3
days.
Externally, Slippery Elm makes an excellent poultice for boils,
abscesses, ulcers or burns. Simply moisten the powder with enough
water to make a paste and apply to the area. Mixed with honey and a
little goldenseal you have a wonderful antibacterial, soothing
dressing for any wound, sore, or burn (add bandage if necessary).
Because it is so good at what it does, excessive or prolonged use of
Slippery Elm can overcoat the digestive tract and interfere with
assimilation of some nutrients. This effect is easily prevented by
taking 2-3 days off per week during extended internal therapy, and
always mixing the powder with water before administering it to your pet."@@ You can buy this at any health food store or I can get it at the grocery store too.
You really have to admire the fighting spirit of these guys...though there are times
Like today, there is Aremis picking on everyone . He was chasing Captain Jack around, scruffed and dragged Calypso, filling the house with indignant, bitchy screaming. He then proceeded to bounce on Babooshka and cornered Pooka who finally set him straight about just what he was supposed to be doing. He then went to bed and slept for the rest of the day. Here's little boy who couldn't even lift his head and eat on his own 2 weeks before Christmas. My husband who at one point suggested that maybe we should do the humane thing, has decided that the ferret gets to choose because he can't believe the difference that 3 weeks has caused. I really hope Aremis does the choosing, myself, I hate that final trip
I will keep Mr Poley's candle lit and hope that his poopies fix themselves and that he is soon feeling better. Give him a big hug from me. Talk at you later
ciao