From:
sukieferret
Date: 2002-01-11 20:48:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Excessive Itching and Lethargic - diagnosis?
This ferret needs to get to a vet.
Here is why:
1. Ferrets dont' get colds but they do get some more serious
respiratory ailments that humans get and they can get secondary
infections as well.
2. Those symptoms can also be seen with other diseases that
require veterinary attention such as cardiomyopathy or
insulinoma.
Remember what this list says: Nothing replaces hands-on
attention from a knowledgeable vet.
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., "kathy534" <kathy534@y...> wrote:
> I noticed my 3/yo spayed male ferret itching more than usual a
few
> weeks back. Over the past 10 days he has become completely
> lethargic, and appears to have difficulty walking any distance
(room
> to room he needs to stop and rest), even staggering some.
Occasional
> coughing and sneezing also.
>
> I've read that ferrets can catch a cold from humans, and we
have had
> a bronchial thing run thru the family. Is this his way of resting
> while recooperating?...or could this be something more
serious?
>
> Finanical concerns prohibit a vet check if not absolutely
necessary,
> however, I could use a good ferret vet reference in the Omaha
NE area.
>
> Thanks ever so much for any/all help & advice.
> -kathy