My ferrets had funny-looking stools for a few days. Whats wrong?
Maybe nothing. If there are no stools at all, though, he may have an intestinal blockage. According to Dr. Bruce Williams, DVM: Ferrets occasionally have dietary “indiscretions” and may get hold of something that is not particularly to the GI tract’s liking. They may get loose or discolored stools, and if no groceries are going in for a day or so, their stools will lose volume and may become somewhat thin. As long as they are playing and acting okay, they can usually tolerate this for 48-72 hours. If it goes on any longer than this, or their play/sleep cycles become affected, then it’s off to the vet for a check. Most problems resolve within 72 hours on their own. If it doesn’t, then there may be a problem. (However watch for dark tarry stools – they are more than just discolored and indicate GI bleeding. If you ever see these – go see your vet. Likewise for profuse green diarrhea.) A one- to two-week course of Laxatone is also a good idea following changes in stools. If there is some
