From:
daneedv@aol.com
Date: 2002-03-11 06:01:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Questions on taking care of sick ferret
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., userjoe2810@c... wrote:
> Now, this morning when I woke Nosmo up to feed him his
right ear
> was crusted with this stuff that has the consistency of ear
wax but is dark
> brown. Now I don't know if this is related, but last night
when he was acting
> sluggish he would walk with his head tilted with that ear
closest to the
> ground.
Unfortunately, your ferret really needs to be seen by a vet.
What you describe with his ear sounds like he could have a bad
inner ear infection. If that is the case, there could be
swelling in the ear that can cause him to have periods where
he is dizzy and loses his sense of balance. If that is the
case, he may also have an upset stomach. Dizziness can cause
nausea. But only a vet that can examine him can know for
sure. And, if there is a bad ear infection, he will need
antibiotics to get better, and only a vet can give you those.
No online health list can replace an examination by a good
vet.
Danee
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