From:
Cecilia McNamara
Date: 2001-12-26 12:58:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] New kit with lethargy
Dear Roxannh53
Please bring your little guy to a vet post haste. Always best for a baby to be checked after purchase anyways. Sounds like he needs a Dr. to me.
Keep him hydrated and warm. Let us know his condition.
Cecilia
roxannh53 wrote:
> I got two six week old ferrets from a pet shop on Sunday. They are
> neutered, descented, and have their preliminary canine distemper
> vaccinations. One of them is not completely healthy. He seemed fine
> except for sneezing when he arrived home. After his first nap his
> sneezing was worse and he was becoming lethargic. Since then he has
> continued to be very lethargic. He ate a little on Sunday, but was
> not eating well yesterday. I gave him food from my finger. He licked
> up some and I pushed small amounts off my finger onto his tongue so
> he wouldn't asperate. His stool was very loose with mucous. I gave
> him about four drops of an over-the-counter pet pectillin formula for
> diarrhea that was recommeded for puppies, kittens, and birds.
>
> Today he has stopped sneezing, his stools are firmer, and he is
> eating a little on his own. I am still continuing to finger feed him.
> He seems more lethargic and is only awake long enough to eat and
> defecate.
>
> I called the shop and they offered to trade him for another ferret,
> but I don't feel that sending a sick baby back to the shop is a good
> idea. I expect they will either ignore him or pass him along to some
> one else who won't know how to care for him.
>
> What are your suggestion for next steps? The other kit is fine and
> doesn't understand why his buddy won't play.
>
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