Hello Bob,
 
I am not a vet, but a shelter person, and in reading your post I can't help
wondering-- prior to your ferret getting sick, were there any changes inthe
household routine?  Were any new ferret(s) introduced in the home?
 
Sometimes changes , owners going on vacaction, introducing new ferrets can
cause stress upset in ferrets which results in ulcers, and / or heliobacter
infections.  *If* this were the case the vet would need to administer
sucralfate ( administered 4-5 times a day) prior to food then follow by
food, amoxy ( usual 2x daily doseage) and then if there is diarrhea,
lomotil.
 
Whatever thbe reason, your ferret went too long without food, and you will
need to assist it by administereing a duck soup recipe to help boost the
energy level and blood sugar levels, assisting the ferret in the healing
process.
 
I would be happy to answer any further questions as IO can... but please
discuss this possibility with your ferret experienced vet...
 
fondly in ferrets,
alicia
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