Message Number: YG11498 | New FHL Archives Search
From: fhbythesea@aol.com
Date: 2002-02-26 00:10:00 UTC
Subject: Re: blindness

In a message dated 2/25/02 8:52:17 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Penelapee@e... writes:

<< Ferrets can get PRA (progressive retinal atrophy).
Most owners notice a vision change at night first, but it
will progressively get worse to daytime.
It is not painful, but there is no treatment. The best suggestion I have is
not to move stuff around and possibly use some nightlights if he is not
totally blind >>

I agree with Sue...Dijon was blind for the last 3 years of her life with no
problems, other than when we moved furniture, which we do very rarely. She
adapted to life without sight very well.

Lisa Leidig, Head Ferret
The Ferret Haven "By-the-Sea"
www.ferrethaven.org