Message Number: SG8831 | New FHL Archives Search
From: sukiec@optonline.net
Date: 2004-05-18 20:53:47 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] sick ferret
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
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> Blood, xrays,biopsy or surgery if indicated. There is something called
> "mystery illness" that hits younger ferrets, high fevers ( over 103),
> very lethargic, swollen lymph node also they have a very very
> high white cell count.

Sepsis, often cellulitis, mild anemia, too in the mystery syndrome. Know that Patty isn't exaggerating about the white cell count with that; it goes into the tens of thousands which is way above the readings typically seen for lymphoma, even.

Patty's advice is very sound; please, take it to heart.