From:
fhbythesea@aol.com
Date: 2001-11-30 02:46:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] depressed ferret
In a message dated 11/29/01 10:53:17 PM Eastern Standard Time,
paden@t... writes:
<< Fozzie had been an only
ferret unitl this time. After the two were introduced Fozzie attacked
the other ferret on sight (going for the neck). After a week of this
behavior, Fozzie has grown increasing lethargic and despondent. He
has lost interest in play, food and even forbidden pleasures >>
Brett
Offhand, I would say that Fozzie was happier when he was not sharing his
household...If it were me, I would try caging the two ferrets separately and
have no interactions between the two ferrets. I would also have them spend
more time with Fozzie.
In my opinon, separating the two ferrets and giving Fozzie more quality time
should rouse him from his depression. I hope so anyway.
Lisa Leidig, Head Ferret
The Ferret Haven "By-the-Sea"
www.ferrethaven.org