From:
daneedv
Date: 2002-01-01 16:00:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Green genital dischage... HELP!!!
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., Chris Perth <ferrets@w...> wrote:
> Hi you guys!
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> First I noticed that for a few days, the fur in her genital area
seemed
> to be a little "moist".
> I thought that maybe it was because she has gained a LOT of weight
(her
> first winter fat, heard it shall be the fattest year of her life)
that
> her back part is so chubby that she drags on the pee when she bends
> over to use the toilet...
> BUT yesterday I lifted her over to see if there was anything for me
to
> clean (been wiping the goo away with a moist cloth) and I saw some
> light green creamy-looking discharge coming from her... you know.
> Her butt looks ok and I checked but I don't think she has any pain.
> She is eating and using the toilet fine and is super energetic as
usual!
>
> WHAT CAN THIS BE?!!!
> Is it some kind of infection or bacteria? Is it dangerous? What
> should I do?!!!
>
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> Chris, Logan, Leeloo and Salma (what's wrong with little me?!!!)
>
>
Let me start by saying that I am not a vet. However, I have had
experience with breeding ferrets, and having whole ferrets around.
What you describe sounds like your baby is starting to mature, and
may be starting to come into season. It also sounds like she has
developed an infection, perhaps from getting some foreign materal
trapped in the vaginal canal.
As to whether or not it is serious, only a vet can determine that.
It may be localized, which would not be serious, or it could be a
uterine infection, which could be very serious.
Since you plan on having her spayed anyway, it might be best to just
do it now. I would recommend having her checked by your vet as soon
as possible, though. In the meantime, try to keep the area clean and
free from debris.
Hope this helps.
Danee