>From:    Felty <[log in to unmask]>
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>I have a 4-5 year old tiny albino female, she eats couple bites then acts
>like her mouth hurts, possible ulcers.  Is there any thing for them.She
>has enlarged spleen and lost some weight, but is otherwise active for
>herself.  I have been hand feeding baby chicken meat, but with same
>results.Seems like she is grinding her teeth to.
 
That does sound like ulcers, but probably in her stomach.  The tooth
grinding is a common sign of that.  There are a couple of treatment
routines for ulcers.  I feel the best is Amoxicillin, Biaxin, and
Carafate.  You need to talk to a good ferret vet.
 
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