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- 04/20/2009 at 12:30 PM
  bigsis7
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  Well this morning Chewie started pooping out blood while whining and groaning in pain. He also won’t eat anything which is extremley unlike him. I just got back from the vet. The vet doesn’t know exactly what it is, but it could be a lot of things from a bacterial infection to lymphoma. They wanted to keep him for 2-3 days at the vets hospital and administer the meds. My fear was that he would die there all by himself. Chewie’s been alone all his life and he doesn’t need to die by himself if it comes down to that. So right now I have to force feed him every 8 hours, give him ped. (don’t know the exact spelling) after each meal, a medicine before each meal, and then two other meds every 12 hours. I don’t think it’s bacterial though and I don’t expect him to make it. The vet says if nothing changes in 3-4 days it’s something else. In that case they’d have to do a minor sugery or draw blood just to find out if it’s a disease that can not really be cured. So if these meds don’t work, I may have him put to sleep. I don’t think it’s fair to stress him out more than he already is and to prolong his pain.
- 04/20/2009 at 12:54 PM
  Kokaneeandkahlua
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  I’m sorry!! {{Chewie}}
- 04/20/2009 at 1:01 PM
  kralspace
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  awww, I’m so sorry to hear about Chewie, Hugs to both of you. You’ll know what the best thing is for him and do what you have to. Prayers for you.
- 04/20/2009 at 1:11 PM
  TARM
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  Oh, I’m sorry. What vet did you take him to? Did they mention something called Helicobacter? We lost our Lucy to that, it was a slow, painful process, she had multiple transfusions and the poor thing was just one big bruise when I finally said enough was enough and let her go.
  
  Dr. Crum is an amazing exotic vet, he saved a ferret at Ferrets First rescue when the regular vet couldn’t figure out what was wrong with him. It turned out to be Helicobacter and after a course of meds (don’t know which ones) he was good as new.
  
  Good luck to you. I know Chewie is an older guy. :0(
- 04/20/2009 at 1:40 PM
  bunnytowne
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  So hard to see your loved Chewy go through this I know. So sorry.
- 04/20/2009 at 2:03 PM
  bigsis7
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  Thank you guys! There is some hope showing now as after I fed him (didn’t have to force feed too much) and gave him some water he looked around and walked around for a minute or two. More than he’s done all day.
  
  TARM, She didn’t mention Helicobacter. What is it? I took him to Eastern Exotics today, because my regular vet wasn’t at the vets and they were filled up. They wanted me to drop him off and just leave him there and the vets they had in aren’t really ferret savvy (Great Falls Animal Hospital). No way was I leaving Chewie by himself! We went to this vet before and got there 20-30 minutes late. They couldn’t see us unless we payed a $70 emercency fee plus the regular. My mum got pretty upset and made us leave. Today she was very impressed with them (as was I) and we’re thinking of making them our regular vet.
  
  I love my Chewie and don’t want him to leave this soon. He’s just learning how to live life.
- 04/20/2009 at 2:19 PM
  TARM
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  http://www.peteducation.com/article…mp;aid=582
  
  My ferret was seven when she got this…and the one at the shelter was four.
  
  Are you giving him lots of duck soup? Poor guy.
- 04/20/2009 at 2:33 PM
  bigsis7
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  I’m feeding him a carnivore soup or something like that. I think it’s chicken with maybe some duck. He really likes it! Sounds like he could have Helicobacter, but he could have so many different things too. It’s hard to know for sure.
- 04/20/2009 at 2:53 PM
  Lisa_43
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  So sorry to hear about Chewie, and hugs to you Sheyna. (((((((((((((((((((Healing vibes for chewie)))))))))))))))))))
- 04/20/2009 at 3:00 PM
  TARM
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  Duck soup is just the name, it doesn’t actually have duck in it (usually). It was named after a ferret named Ducky. It’s usually a mixture of regular food with ferret vite, and I put slippery elm bark (to settle the tummy), bone meal, chicken baby food (you probably dont need this because you don’t feed kibble) and lots of water. It goes in the blender and is a smooth liquid.
- 04/20/2009 at 4:26 PM
  babybunsmum
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  i’m so sorry to hear chewie is sick (((((((((lots & lots of healing vibes)))))))))
- 04/20/2009 at 5:40 PM
  jerseygirl
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  Shayna, I’m sorry to hear this. (((vibes))) for Chewie. He is very capable hands I’m sure!
- 04/20/2009 at 6:15 PM
  bigsis7
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  Thanks guys! He’s doing somewhat better (a bit more responsive), but he hates his meds!! Chewie uses whatever bit of strength he has to try and get out of the scruff when administering his meds. Poor guy. I think I’ll be up most of the night making sure he’s ok.
- 04/20/2009 at 6:37 PM
  TARM
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  What kind of meds is he on?
- 04/20/2009 at 6:54 PM
  bigsis7
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  Really big words, lol! I’ll go get them real quick…
  Amoxi.
  Metronidazole benzoate
  Sucralfate
  Pedialyte
  Hope I spelt all those right.
- 04/20/2009 at 8:28 PM
  Beka27
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  I saw this on your Facebook! I’m sorry Shayna! Kepe us posted on how he does!
  
  ((((((((((((((((Chewie!)))))))))))))))
- 04/20/2009 at 8:40 PM
  MimzMum
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  I’m so sorry to hear Chewie is unwell, Shayna! I shall keep you both in my prayers! (((((hugs))))))
- 04/21/2009 at 7:06 AM
  Sage Cat
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  (((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Chewie & Shayna ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
- 04/21/2009 at 7:11 AM
  TARM
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  How is Chewie today?
- 04/21/2009 at 7:31 AM
  bigsis7
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  Thank you guys for your support! Here’s my update for today:
  Chewie almost died yesterday. I was 90% sure he wasn’t going to make it thru. Last night he started perking up some, but not enough to be relieved yet. All last night he didn’t wake up and this morning I prepared myself for the worst. I opened the carrier and pet his head. Chewie popped his head up, looked at me, and dragged himself out of the carrier onto my lap. I was getting ready to feed Oliver and Ember (poor fuzzies…barley getting any attention), so I tried giving Chewie some of the pattie. He quickly gobbled it up!! From what I can tell there’s no blood, but he still has diaherra (sp?). Chewie also ate the soup by himself, but I have to force him to take the meds. He also walked around and explored this morning. Now I know he’s going to make it thru this! I’m so relieved and happy! This also has to be one of the weirdest bacterial infections I’ve heard of!
- 04/21/2009 at 7:35 AM
  TARM
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  That’s great news!!! I’m so happy for you and Chewie!
- 04/21/2009 at 8:32 AM
  Kokaneeandkahlua
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  Oh I’m so glad to hear he’s feeling better already!!! {{Chewie}}
- 04/21/2009 at 10:11 AM
  Sonn
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  Glad Chewie is feeling better!
- 04/21/2009 at 11:34 AM
  bigsis7
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  Thanks guys!!
- 04/21/2009 at 6:39 PM
  Beka27
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  this is great!
- 04/21/2009 at 8:07 PM
  Lightchick
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  So glad to hear he’s feeling better! Poor guy! Keep us updated so we know he’s okay!
  
  (What a good ferret-mommy you are, btw!)
- 04/22/2009 at 6:08 AM
  bigsis7
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  Aww thank you! I will keep you guys posted! He eats on his own now, but won’t drink by himself.
- 04/22/2009 at 3:26 PM
  2lops
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  Ooh that’s great! Hope he’ll be all better soon. (((healing vibes for Chewie!))
- 04/25/2009 at 6:43 PM
  MimzMum
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  Keeping you in my prayers still! ^_^
- 04/26/2009 at 8:48 AM
  bigsis7
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  Thanks Mimz! He’s doing so much better!! Eating and drinking by himself! He got to move back into the cage with Ember and Ollie! Oliver was EXTATIC to see Chewie!! The reunion was so cute!
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