From:
ozpopples
Date: 2002-02-10 19:00:00 UTC
Subject: Re: coughing and sneezing!
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., Angela Espinet <shelterwoman@y...>
wrote:
> Hello Bronwyn,
> Yesterday I answered your question about the
> 'hairloss' from neutering your ferret! It is perfectly
> normal for him to lose his hair and completely 'blow'
> his coat! The hormonal change causes this to happen
> and once all the hair comes out he will have a coat of
> another color and less 'odiferous'!!!
> You should try to get LAXATONE, PETROMALT(a CAT
> laxative) or a product similar, so that you can help
> the hair keep moving thru the stomach to prevent
> hairballs, also give to your other ferrets incase they
> have ingested some of the hair also!
> The coughing may be due to the excess hair causing
> some irritation to the mucuos membranes, however if
> you are wondering if the shot may have caused it, I
> will leave that for a vet to reply to!
> I do believe that your question about vaccinations
> for Australia, was answered sometime ago, by a vet, to
> someone else inquiring of the same info., so I am sure
> someone here can help you!---Angela.
>
Thanks Angela - I didn't see your reply until after I'd sent the next
post. I'll take your advice re the laxative and your reply has re-
assured me.
Bronwyn __________________________________________________
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