From:
"William M. Davidson"
Date: 2005-02-06 20:08:50 UTC
Subject: Hobbes
To: ferret-list@cunyvm.cuny.edu, ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <20050206130850.B18521@plato.nmia.com>
Hobbes unexpectedly started vomiting three weeks ago. I thought
he had an obstruction but an x-ray ruled that out. He recovered
quickly but did not want to eat his kibble so I hand feed him duck
soup. I thought he was getting better. However, he vomited again
in a week. This time his vet thought he had an ulcer and I gave
him antibiotics. I should add that his behavior was close to
normal and still enjoyed playing with Calvin and Girlita.
About one week ago, he was unable to keep his duck soup down and a
blood test showed a massive infection. He was hospitalized with
an IV and injectable antibiotics. He didn't get better so yesterday
he had exploratory surgery. His vet discovered three malignant
tumors so he was not allowed to wake up. One tumor was blocking
where his stomach emptied into the small intestine. That explained
his vomiting and the massive infection.
Hobbes will always be remember because of his interest in foot
related stuff. He hid our shoes, slippers, socks, or anything that
touched a foot. He also would love to come up to a bare foot, sniff
it, and gently bite it. Not enough to draw blood but you know he
wanted your attention. Hobbes was clearly the head ferret at our
house. He would not allow another fuzzies to boss him around. Of
course he would run, tumble, war dance, and doke with our family
of fuzzies but when he had enough he let the others know.
Hobbes would tolerate only so much loving from humans. I would
pick him up and give him a hug. After a short period of time to
me, he would gently put his mouth on my hand and gently give me a
love bite to let me know it was time to put him back on the floor.
One day I heard a noise in the bathroom. I knew the toilet lid was
down because that is one of our rules at this house. I went in and
saw he had removed all of the toilet paper from the roll. He looked
so proud of himself. I know he enjoyed doing that.
Hobbes will be missed in our household. Us humans and especially
Calvin who was his cage mate until he got sick.
--
William M. Davidson
grateful@nmia.com
1704 Blume, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
505 294 4571
Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they
don't want, to impress people they don't like.
-Will Roger s