From:
"Sue Liszewski"
Date: 2004-12-16 17:32:51 UTC
Subject: RE: [ferrethealth] lethargy and excessive itching
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <BAY15-F39E061BE10C7391058AB2DCAE0@phx.gbl>
It could be an early sign of Adrenal disease. Search the archives and read
up. Best of luck to you.
Dr. Sue
>From: glenn_kelli@yahoo.com
>Reply-To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>Subject: [ferrethealth] lethargy and excessive itching
>Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 12:29:38 +0000 (GMT)
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>Hello, I just joined the group and am at a loss with the health of my
>ferret Loci, he is 2 1/2 years old. Usually Loci is full of energy
>climbing his cage to get out to play. Lately he is curled up in a ball
>barely awake when he hears me come in. When I let him out, he tries to
>run, but is interrupted by itching. He is constantly itching. He is still
>eating and drinking and pooping just fine. It seems that his only relief
>from scratching is to sleep. I love that he cuddles with me, but it breaks
>my heart to see him unable to romp around and play. It also breaks my
>heart to see my other ferret, Ashton, lonely for his playmate. I have
>checked for fleas, no sign, there is no rash of any kind either, and he's
>not losing his hair. I have noticed that his nose and gums aren't as full
>of color as Ashton's are. I have changed the litter and bathed him.
>Ashton scratches once in awhile, but not nearly as badly as Loci. Has
>anyone seen anything like this? Do you have any suggestions? I couldn't
>get into the vet until next Wednesday.
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>I will look forward to a reply. Thanks!
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