Why has my ferret stopped pooping, has liquid stool, and won't eat?

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My 4 year old ferret Loki has stopped pooping in the past 2 days. Very small liquid poops. He regularly drinks water but has also stopped eating. I gave him pumpkin purée to help loosen up his stool and he is starting to slowly poop more. He refuses to eat his dry food and has only been eating wet crushed food. I’m 100% he does not have a foreign object indigestion because he is always watched and he hates chewing on stuff. His poop started off like this before it stopped. Pet's info: Small Animal | Ferret | Male | neutered | 4 years and 7 months old

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Hi, and thanks for your question. These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

Why has my ferret stopped pooping, has liquid stool, and won't eat?

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