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From: Brenda
Date: 2002-06-21 09:21:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Weight Loss in 2 Ferrets

Hi Caity,

We will definitely get the two to a vet. We originally thought Spike’s
weight loss was due to increased activity. We got him from a rescue in
November and he was a fatty. At the shelter, he was kept in a cage with
a limited amount of playtime. He also didn’t seem to associate with any
of the other ferrets there. He just went off into a corner by himself.
When we took him home, Freak and Spike were up playing at all hours of
the night. So we just thought Spike’s weight loss was healthy due to
the playtime and having a playmate. They get free run of my fiancee’s
office.

Thanks again,
Brenda

-----Original Message-----
From: caitlynmaire@e... [mailto:caitlynmaire@e...]

That is not normal. It sounds like a serious problem and needs to be
addressed by a vet.
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