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From: Russell Prater
Date: 2005-01-31 00:49:07 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] re:Red bum
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <41FD8083.3020005@worldnet.att.net>

Kimi_wood@hotmail.com wrote:

> bit better, but is there something I could put on it to make it feel
> better for him? I want to try vasoline but im scared its just going
> to make things stick to him more!

I'm not a vet, just a many year ferret owner. A lot of folks rub a
little Preparation H on it. If it is a very young one, soften it's
kibble by soaking it in warm water before feeding. If it is really bad,
it may be necessary to take it to your vet and get a purse string stitch
in it.