From:
Caitlyn Martin
Date: 2002-03-27 12:56:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Sneezing & Sleeping
Hi,
> Help! I just purchased a ferret two days ago, and he seems to be
> sneezing a lot more than the other ferrets I've owned. Sometimes, he
> sneezes 8-12 times - at one time! Also, today he has not wanted to
> be held (although he loved it yesterday and the day before), and
> prefers to sleep in the sleeping bag in his cage. The store owner I
> bought him from suggested some sort of respiratory medicine, which he
> sold in his store. Can someone please give me some advice? Thank you!
My advice would be to get him to a good ferret vet ASAP. Young kits can
go downhill very quickly. It may be nothing serious. My Pertwee was the
same when we brought him home (he was six months old, though) and it turns
out that he has allergies. The thing is, I think the only way you'll know
what's best for him is if a vet takes a look.
All the best,
Caity and the notorious nine