From:
divide@sopris.net
Date: 2002-01-27 01:22:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Seek Different Views of
Rehabilitating Sick Ferrets
I am not a vet but can tell you in my 20+ years of rescuing/adopting ferrets,
many that have been ill from various things, daily doses (many) of
touching/massaging, sweet talking etc.. can only help, not hurt. I give alot of
attention to my sick kids including massage, talking to them and just generally
loving them all of the time. I truly believe that all of my kids lived longer
lives than normal due to the fact that why would they want to go when they are
receiving so much love and attention.
Only my opinon. Deidre and her 8 kids!!
Quoting bgbooker@a...:
> Hello,
>
> I am seeking any views on how people rehabilitate sick ferrets. I would
> like
> opinions on what they do. What their opinions are about touch? Message
>
> therapy for limbs. Constant nuturing. Opinions on talking to sick
> ferrets
> when they are half sleep. Singing to sick ferrets when they are half
> sleep.
> Bonding issues. Opinions on mental stimulations. Ways to make them
> want to
> thrive to get better. Other alternative ways instead of giving them the
>
> basic needs of food, water, meds, and clean husbandry. Please list any
> books
> in this area.
>
> I am helping rehabilitate some sick ferrets. I have noticed somethings.
> I
> wanted to see if others have common experiences. I have had positive
> success
> so far. Unfortuantely, when they starting eating on their own I take
> them
> back and get another.
>
> Please e-mail me at my e-mail address: bgbooker@a...
>
> Thank you.
>