From:
caitlynmaire@earthlink.net
Date: 2002-06-20 22:59:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Weight Loss in 2 Ferrets
Hi, Brenda,
>
> I_m sorry about that_Freak is 4 and Spike is 2 ½. Spike weighed 4.1
> lbs. about four months ago and weighed in today at 1.8 lbs.
That is not normal. It sounds like a serious problem and needs to be
addressed by a vet.
> Freak lost about maybe ½ to ¾ of a pound.
That, on a three poind male, could just be seasonal weight loss. On a
one and a half pound female that would be excessive.
>
> We have put them on Ferretvite from the local petstore. This is to
> stimulate appetite and weight gain.
It may do that, but it doesn't explain why Spike lost so much weight.
You really need to get Spike to a vet ASAP. I'd bring Freak too.
All the best,
Caity