My ferret ate Epsom salt and his mouth bled. What should I do?

Draco is probably suffering from a severe gastrointestinal condition causing bleeding stomach ulcers, unfortunately this is not a condition that you can treat at home, he will need prescription medications and for the first few days he will need to be hospitalized, otherwise he will likely not survive this. if money is an issue, please contact a pet charity in your area of living, they should be able to help, in any case- Draco must see a vet urgently.

Thanks for reaching out about Phoenix. Pawing at the mouth is a common sign of nausea and low blood glucose in ferrets. This is often a problem in ferrets older than three years of age. There are multiple causes of low blood sugar including an insulinoma (pancreatic tumor producing too much insulin), intestinal malabsorption through the intestinal tract, not eating due to other problems (pain, dental disease, metabolic disorders, other) just to list a few. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. If this is an insulinoma, there are surgical and medical options to stabilize. For now, try offering a little Karo syrup of maple syrup to the gums and then encourage to eat the normal kibble. Good luck.

Firstly, you should prevent him from drinking or licking up any more urine. A small amount will likely not harm him, but larger amounts may cause gastrointestinal upset (vomiting and diarrhea). Keep a bowl or bottle of fresh, clean water available to him at all times. If he becomes lethargic, stops eating or begins to vomit or have diarrhea then he should be examined by your veterinarian.

If Alex has ingested drain cleaner and is now showing symptoms of illness (such as twitching) it is best to seek veterinary care immediately. They may need to provide emergency care to help treat any side effects and get her system clear of the toxic.

Hi, It really all depends on how much your ferret weighs and how much chocolate he ate and what type the darkest the chocolate is the more dangerous it is. Also, your ferret could have hidden some of the chocolate away for later, so please inspect in all the possible hiding spots for any chocolate he might saved later. I assume it has been a few hours since then (as the question posted 3 hours ago) so at this point you need to monitor and watch the ferret closely it is too late to induce vomiting. Signs to watch for that indicate he may ingested chocolate are: diarrhea, vomiting, muscle tremors, depression, increased urination and even seizures. I would recommend to take the ferret to the vet if he start showing any of the signs.

Rub a small amount of Karo syrup on his gums. If he perks up, offer a meal and then have him examined by your veterinarian. He may be having hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) episodes that could lead to behavioral issues. Most general practice vets should be able to examine and treat Hades.

Poor Halo! Hopefully you've been able to get to the vet by now since I see this post is a bit older. If not, keeping her warm and happy and monitoring her for any changes in status (vomiting, retching, lethargy, pain, etc) is best. If she does suddenly act worse, or has very obvious signs of illness, getting her into a vet or emergency clinic sooner is best.