From: 
steve austin 
Date: 2001-03-16 22:41:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Blood found on ferret
              
                     Well, it is time I got on this computer again.  I have a 
                  question.  I went 
                  looking for potty messes and found a new wet spot on my 
                  plastic lining it was 
                  full of blood. 
                  I followed the 5 little ones around till I found out which one 
                  it was that 
                  was bleeding. 
                  It is Fred, He has a coating of blood around his pea spout. (6 
                  of my own 
                  children and can't even tell ya the proper word).   
                        I have given him parsley water (warmed) he is still 
                  eating and drinking 
                  still gets up and runs around.   
                        What should I do for him?? 
                        Sunny 
                  Sunny,  I would say that whenever blood is found on an animal, 
                  be human or ferret, it would need further investigation.  
                  Watch him and as soon as you can let a vet check him.  If it 
                  is an external injury there should be a scratch or injury on 
                  him, if not than it is coming from inside- urine/stool- 
                  somewhere and definitely needs vet care.
                   
                  Patty