From:
Steve Austin
Date: 2004-02-14 03:51:22 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] any ideas why
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <2691004.1076731876692.JavaMail.nobody@strontium.smartgroups.com>
It is seen in humans. Sometimes associated with other defects, sometimes
not. Like vertebral anomalies, tracheo-esophageal fistula and renal
anomalies.
This is surgically corrected in humans, but requires colonostomy and
several repairs. I am sure not feasible on a ferret.
If this ferret was from a known breeder, would seriously think about
altering
the line in case it has a genetic origin. Other than that, I don't know
of any maternal exposure or specific genetic defect it is associated
with.
Patty
ps. The lack of tail may have been a sign of vertebral defect,
and the kit may have had other birth defects as well.
On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 02:53:28 +0000 (GMT) kay_422@msn.com writes:
> some years ago i took a kit jill on, her owner was not able to look
> after the ferrets she had, and i took one jill kit, she had no tail,
> the reason i took her really.
>
> i noticed after a week or so she squeeled when ever she went to the
> toilet, i took her to my vet, who on examinging her said she had no
> seperate anus & vaginal opening, just one opening .
>
> he said it was a condition called anal artresia recto vaginal
> fistula, sadly at around 14 weeks old she was put to sleep.
>
> has anyone any ideas what caused this ,