From:
kath0524
Date: 2001-12-29 17:04:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Warp is candy-striped
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., Sukie Crandall <sukiecrandall@t...>
wrote:
> Well, streaked, actually. Steve and i each once have accidentally
> given Warp's Prednisone to Seven of Six, so now we have marked Sev's
> older look-alike, Warpie, with green and red food coloring; she is
> now a little albino with pink and pastel green streaks that look
> marvelous on her, and meds are going where they belong.
So, Warp is punk now! Cool!
My vet could have used this technique a year or so ago. I left 3 of
mine with him, he assured me he could tell them apart...you know the
rest of the story. One got bloodwork, one got his teeth
cleaned....just the wrong ones. He was pretty embarrassed by the
whole thing. When I left them, they put collars on them with their
names. We all know how long that lasted. So, back they went for free
teeth cleanings and bloodwork. I also don't leave them any more.
I use surgical markers on my wildlife babies. I have also used nail
polish. I'll be interested to hear how long the food coloring lasts.
Everything seems to wear off pretty quickly. If I'm not vigilant, I
will end up with several I can't tell apart except for very faint
traces of color. Please keep us updated. Very inventive.
Katharine
[Moderator's note: on Warp ithe food coloring on her neck lasts about 4 days. -- Sukie]