From:
wats_dont_bite
Date: 2002-06-06 01:42:00 UTC
Subject: medical advise needed
I recently rescued two ferrets (males) One is very healthy, playful
and friendly. the other however when I got him was very underweight,
nose was wet and runny (clear), lathargic, His eyes looked stoned and
runny and just very weak and could not use his hind legs. I took him
to the vet and she put him on amox drops. He is doing a little better
but is still not eating and not gaining weight. He is a little better
but still very weak. I try not to let him exercise too much and have
added dyne to his water and feed him kitten food and baby chic food.
I dont really know too much about ferrets and would like some advise.
First what is the best diet for him (or both for that matter), second
how can I get him to gain weight and start eating. He's eating VERY
little. Third the hind leg thing worries me alot. When I put him on
my bed to stretch out and get a little exercise he drags his back
legs. He will try and move a little bit and then flop down in
exhaustion. He sleeps with me sometimes but once I found him on the
floor so we only take naps together now. If anyone can help me could
you please e-mail me at ratkateersrodentry@h... I would like
to take some info to my vet Im going to take him back to her but some
educated advise to take with me would be great. He's very sweet and
Im trying so hard. When I first got him I had to feed him about every
2 to 4 hours off my fingers I fed him chic babyfood. Can anyone help?
Melonie