In Issue 36: Carafate is explained: Date: Mon, 05 Mar 2001 04:49:02 -0000 Subject: Re: mucous poop XXXXX is correct - it is given by prescription only. It doesn't make a lot of sense, as it is a completely inert drug, there is not chance of inducing resistance to it, and people can't get high on it. Carafate is also called Sucralfate, and if your vet doesn't stock it, he/she can write a prescription at a local drug store. Carafate essentially is a patch for ulcers. It should be given 10 minutes prior to eating, so it can line all of the ulcers and prevent pain when food hits the stomach and acid is released. While I have seen some vets prescribe it every 4 to every eight hours, administering it between meals really defeats its purpose. The liquid formulation is pretty well tolerated by most ferrets, FAR better than Pepto Bismol. With kindest regards, Bruce H. Williams, DVM Join the Ferret Health List at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ferret-Health-list [Posted in FML issue 3349]