Sebastian has Liver issues...

[Van10]

I will be praying for you and Sebastian.

[Queen of Poop]

I did some reading about ferret liver issues and discovered that they can have milk thistle (for cleansing, rejuvinating the liver). Faxed the article to the vet and got his permission to put Sebastian on it. Started it last night, he will take it in his chicken soup no problem. We'll see if it makes a difference to his health. He's still not interested in kibble however. He was really fussy with his meds this morning, proceeded to spit out his antibiotic (all over his mommy). I don't know if it is because it tastes bad or its cold because it has to be kept in the fridge.

Thanks all for your good thoughts.

[chocolatepuppy]

Just checking in on Sebastian. I hope the milk thistle helps.

[My Peanuts]

I did some reading about ferret liver issues and discovered that they can have milk thistle (for cleansing, rejuvinating the liver). Faxed the article to the vet and got his permission to put Sebastian on it. Started it last night, he will take it in his chicken soup no problem. We'll see if it makes a difference to his health. He's still not interested in kibble however. He was really fussy with his meds this morning, proceeded to spit out his antibiotic (all over his mommy). I don't know if it is because it tastes bad or its cold because it has to be kept in the fridge.

Thanks all for your good thoughts.

My cockatiel Alex had liver problems. That's all the vet would call it after tons of tests, "liver problems". They put her on milk thistle and antibiotics and in a few weeks she was totally fine. She never has liver problems again after that. Good luck!

[Queen of Poop]

I am taking him back to the vet on Thursday to redo the bloodwork. I think the milk thistle is helping. He seems heavier, but his kibble intake is still lacking. He will now eat chicken soup with a teaspoon of cat food in it so that is progress. He still wants the dog kibble when he's out playing. It's too funny, he scratches the bag, I give him a couple of dog kibbles, he takes them behind the TV and crunches away. Silly boy. He also now has a strong dislike for the antibiotics and antioxidants they put him on. He will hardly hold still for me to administer them and when I do he fluffs up into a big ball of angry fur.

[My Peanuts]

Are the antibiotics liquid? The ones they gave Alex were and they were flavored like peanut butter. It's hard to give a bird that stuff, but she trusted me. I don't know much about ferrets, but if it's liquid maybe a pill in liver sausage or something like that would be better. That's how I give Jimmy his pills.

[Kater]

Still praying for Sebastian.
I finally got the Rosedust I mentioned earlier and think it was a factor in getting my Nipo eating again. It is worth trying!! It can be mixed with meds too.
More {{{HUGS}}} & good thoughts!!

[Queen of Poop]

Got the results from the vet late Friday. His one elevated liver value is back to normal, the other is still slightly elevated. His red/white cells are looking much better. He's done with the antibiotics (liquid) and the antioxidant (also a liquid) for now. He will go to the ferret sitter tonight with just his steriods. He's still not eating kibble, but perhaps being around 5 other ferrets for a week at the sitters will encourage eating. If it does I am seriously going to consider adopting a pal for Sebastian. Thanks all for your good thoughts for my sweet boy.