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Post by Forum Administrator on Jul 7, 2008 18:25:48 GMT -5
Just curious, where did you hear this? I've never heard this before. Do you have a link that explains WHY lanolin is toxic to ferrets?
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Post by pear2apple on Jul 11, 2008 8:15:54 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure "consume" means to swallow/eat/digest. Not apply to a surface. Check wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LanolinMedical grade lanolin is used by breast feeding mothers for cracked/dry nipples, on chapped lips, diaper rash, dry skin, minor cuts, minor burns, etc. I think this is ok for ferrets then because it is not going in their mouth and they are not digesting it. Quote from Wiki article: "As an ointment base, it is readily absorbed through skin, facilitating absorption of the medicinal chemicals it carries. Some folk medicine traditions use lanolin in the nose, in small amounts, to treat head colds." So its not "consumed", it is absorbed. There is a difference. This stuff is actually included in the Animal Glandular Products Wiki list. EDIT: I googled Lanolin and I found several links pointing to breastfeeding. At the very bottom it said something about lanolin poisoning. I checked the link, this is for swallowing large amounts of the lanolin. Not applying it to your skin or other open sores areas. Quote from this page about the outlook: "Skin cleansers are relatively nontoxic, but larger doses can block the intestines." Here is the website I found: www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002663.htm
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Post by christysferretlov on Jul 11, 2008 14:21:41 GMT -5
I actually think they will lick it off trying to remove it,so if it is poison I wouldnt use it.
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Post by pear2apple on Jul 12, 2008 18:40:44 GMT -5
I agree if the ferret licked globs of it off, you'd have a problem. But if you get Medical Grade, this is also used by breastfeeding mothers, so babies get this in their mouths. Also used on minor cuts and burns, as well as chapped lips. I lick my lips constantly and use chap stick just as much, I do not think I have had any ill effects.
Also with lanolin is Oil of Olay the women's lotion line. While noone should be drinking their lotion, a little in your mouth will not hurt you. And the little you would be applying to your ferret, and leaving behind on your ferrets skin, would not hurt them IMO.
As well as when I quoted that topical lotions are "relatively" nontoxic, it all depends on the type you use and HOW MUCH you use. If you leave excess residue on there, its entirely possible your ferret will lick it off. But I think its misleading to say this is poisonous and would severely hurt your ferret.
As Guili would say, its up to you to decide what is right for you and your ferret!
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Post by desertram on Jul 12, 2008 19:58:16 GMT -5
try bag blam works the best and is made for animal use then there is no worries heck we use it on us all the time hope that helps u out
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Post by desertram on Jul 12, 2008 20:57:23 GMT -5
cool i had that happen to Doe and the vet gave us some meds to use i will have to look at it in see whats in it but thats why i use bag blam its made for animals so if they lick it off it wont hurt them hope mr bean is ok
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Post by pear2apple on Jul 12, 2008 21:02:19 GMT -5
I see your point. Probably a good call not to use it then, especially if you say there are alternatives that work just as well if not better. Thank you.
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Post by desertram on Jul 12, 2008 21:55:10 GMT -5
thats great Doe had the same thing poor little girl we had to give her meds and put cream on her butt twice a day and she was fine in 4 days glad he is fine
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Post by meli on Jul 12, 2008 22:13:29 GMT -5
Ya I would have to agree with the medical grade since breastfeeding mothers do use it. I feel if its safe for a baby its say for ferret..just have to use common sense and make sure you're not over doing.
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Post by meli on Jul 12, 2008 23:04:52 GMT -5
Its not about licking their bums. Mothers use it when they breastfeed so babies still consume some is what I'm saying. Lanolin is used to heal chaffing on a mothers breast.
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Post by meli on Jul 12, 2008 23:33:17 GMT -5
Could have been numerous things? I dunno, but its listed as something to heal their prolasped anals along with other things. If it was extremely toxic for a ferret to consume then I would not think A&D would be listed for use in ferrets as the forum points out. I'm not trying to argue but more or less point out that if its safe for a baby to consume the tiniest amounts of medical grade lanolin then a ferret should be fine with even smaller amounts. We also have difference preferences as well, the point is you cured him so that in itself is a reward and you used your best judgement. Now when people read this they will use what they feel is best as well and try different alternatives.
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Post by pear2apple on Jul 12, 2008 23:41:52 GMT -5
I think I have seen A&D listed on a few sites that it was ok to use on ferrets. I'm still on the fence about whether it would really harm a ferret especially if you're supposed to rub it in, how much could possibly be on the outside that the ferret would take in? Not much more than a baby would from its mother--that is what I was getting at before.
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Post by meli on Jul 12, 2008 23:50:14 GMT -5
Thats exactly my point. You shouldn't leave globs out since your massaging in a tiny amount anyhow. Maybe mr.bean was sensitive to it.. I dunno, but I think everyone should do their research on it before scaring away others from something that could very well be more of a help then a major concern. I used lanolin when I was breastfeeding and found this thread alarming because of the "lanolin is dangerous for consumption". I started thinking..oh my god I could have poisoned my baby, but reading on I became less and less scared. In any case, if it came down to actually using A&D I would because I have loads of it handy anyhow cause of my son.
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Post by weloveourweasels on Jul 16, 2008 3:56:59 GMT -5
I just deleted all my posts in this thread I was just trying to help not be misleading which I don't think I was.
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Post by pear2apple on Jul 16, 2008 7:31:01 GMT -5
We were just discussing the topic, there is no reason you should be offended. Everyone has their own opinion and a good debate is what every forum has. We are all learning here.
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