Message Number: YG10619 | New FHL Archives Search
From: kathie weber
Date: 2002-01-30 19:01:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Re: new ferret

Hi Mike, My ferrets have never had anything more than
a cold, so no ECE. Also my 2 have the run of the
house, and I think I'll keep the little one in a cage
for a couple of days. What should I look for in health
problems. Kathie--- miamiferret
<mjanke@m...> wrote:
> Sounds like the little guy really needs a good home.
> I personally
> would be concerned about the possibility of him
> bringing ECE to your
> ferrets. I assume that since you asked, they have
> never had ECE?
>
> Since baby ferrets are a major cause of introducing
> ECE into
> households, and because it's believed ferrets who
> have had ECE may
> actively pass on the virus for six months or more,
> he's at an age
> where he could still be a risk to your ferrets.
>
> I wouldn't be as concerned about the age difference,
> though he is at
> a very active age and Mandy or Buster may not
> appreciate it if he
> harasses them endlessly.
>
> It's a tough decision for sure.
>
> mike
>
>
> --- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., "kathiewglb"
> <kathiewglb@y...> wrote:
> > Hi Everyone, I ahve 2 ferrets, Mandy who is7 1/2,
> healthy but
> blind,
> > and Buster (Tubby) who is 7 and also in good
> health. Last month we
> > lost Barney to insulinoma and the kids are finally
> getting back to
> > their old self. This morning a friend of mine
> asked me if I would
> > like to adopt his 4 month old ferret because they
> dont have the
> > time for him. (Dont people realize that they
> require time and care,
> > and they are not throwaways Sorry for the anger)
> My question is
> will
> > my other 2 ferrets who have the run of the house
> have a problem
> > adapting. This little guy hasnt been out of his
> cage since December
> > and I dont think hes very social. Buster is almost
> 4 pounds and can
> > take care of himself, but Mandy weighs 1 pound if
> shes lucky. Also
> > is there a risk of ECE. Please give me some
> suggestions as I am
> > confused about what to do. Is my heart ruling over
> my head? You
> that
> > you can never have to many ferrets, but im
> concerned about the age
> > difference. Thank You, Kathie and gang
>
>


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