>From:    Roger Vaughn <[log in to unmask]>
>
>There is no external test or culture for it - it is only diagnosed and
>treated based on gross symptoms.  The treatment is pretty benign,
>though, if you're following the current Amoxi/Biaxin/Carafate protocol.
 
Actually Roger... it is my understanding that a fecal exam does show that
there is a high number of bacteria present..thus meaning helicobacter.
Our vet has found it that way every time and has treated it with the
following:
 
The medications that we normally use is:
 
V.A.L syrup with chioramphenicol and metronidazole
Pill form (though you can get it mixed too):  sucralfate/carafate
 
But of course you should check with your vet for their recommendation
 
Joanne Ruffner
Ferret Corner Shelter
"Ferrets are the Spice of Life"
Shelter:  www.geocities.com/ferretcorneraz
There's a pot of Ferret Love at the end of the Rainbow
[Posted in FML issue 4489]