>Both are pooping, so we don't think it's a blockage.  Both are eating and
>drinking.  Gizmo does probably have tonsillitis, but Dr. Johnson didn't
>think that would cause the bleeding/vomiting.  HELP!  I can't stand to
>think one or both might be really sick.
 
It sounds to me like an intestinal/stomach problem ... the bloody poop
happens when the intestine is seriously upset.  If they had a fever, they
probably had some kind of virus.  It doesn't sound like you have many ferret
vets around ... you might want to take some time and find one.  I don't know
how knowledgable your current one is.
 
How can a ferret get tonsilitus?  I've looked in there and never saw
tonsils ..  did I miss them?
 
I'd watch them closely -- it's possible the bloody poop was an isolated
incident.  One of my ferrets had a vaccine reaction and pooped blood just
once and then was okay.
 
Keep us posted!
 
--Barb--
[Posted in FML issue 2369]