Mar 29, 2019 · Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis, more commonly known as ECE, is a serious disease for many ferrets. ECE, caused by a coronavirus, can lead to severe dehydration and even …

We have also found that administering Prednisone has helped in some of the ferrets with ECE. A dose of .25 mg – .50 mg per ferret once a day for 7 – 14 days and then every other day for 3 …

Jul 2, 2008 · Epizootic catarrhal enteritis (ECE) is a highly contagious viral infection in ferrets. It often recognized by the inflammation it causes in the ferret's intestines. Older ferrets develop …

Feb 3, 2020 · ECE is a common and life-threatening illness in ferrets. ECE stands for Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis and it is caused by an extremely contagious viral infection. This illness is …

Epizootic catarrhal enteritis (ECE) is a disease of the intestinal tract characterized initially by lack of appetite, vomiting, and lethargy, followed by profuse green, mucous-covered diarrhea. Due …

In early 1994 or so, a mysterious disease cropped up among ferrets and spread quickly, particularly in the show circuit. It was originally called "the greenies," but its official name is …

Ferrets typically show symptoms of ECE within 24 to 48 hours from exposure. Seemingly healthy ferrets can be near death within 8 hours. The course of the disease may run one to three …

ECE is most commonly diagnosed following introduction of a new ferret into a household or rescue facility. In this scenario, ferrets already living in the household break with the disease …

It is now formally called Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis (ECE). The virus first appeared on the East Coast of the U.S. at many ferret shows and rescues. The virus was having such an impact on …

ECE is a viral diarrhea that is often called the "Green Slime" disease or simply "The Greenies." Its first widespread appearance was in the U.S. Northeast, circa 1993. Since then it has spread …