Message Number: YG9969 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Roger Vaughn
Date: 2002-01-09 18:52:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Digest Number 547--thin ferret

> I also have a thin ferret. Looking at him, you would think he's
> sick. He is just on the verge of being too thin. Kinda looks bony.
> I have had him checked out, blood tests and all. He is perfectly
> healthy. Stools, eating/drinking, play.... is normal. For being
> the thinnnest and lightest ferret, he's doing great as the head
> ferret of eight. He just puts everybody in their place even if
> it's someone a full 1 1/2 heavier.
> Amy and the boys
> God Bless America

I have one of these, too. He lost at least half a pound after coming home from the store, and looks almost bony now. I'm convinced he burns it all off just running around non-stop. He's perfectly healthy, though!

Roger, Digger and Bear