From:
weaseluva@verizon.net
Date: 2005-10-23 23:52:42 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] post surgical tips to tell your vet
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
I have a tip to add also for some ferrets after surgery. I had one guy who was up and ready to rip his cage apart a couple hours after bi-lateral surgery. My vet put a head thing on like they do for dogs and cats so they
won't scratch, which I kept on during most of the day (yes he could eat and drink water), except when I hand fed him or under supervision to make sure he did not pick at his stitches. I also had her put the nail caps on his paws like they use in cats to prevent scratching because I was afraid he might rip his stitches out due to his personality. I kept the cage covered most of the time to help him heal and yes he was in one section of a Martins 3 tier cage, that I use for ferrets that have had surgery, to help them heal so they cannot move around a lot.
This same ferret had surgery again for something else 2 years later and the vet fashioned a head thing by using a plastic cup around his neck that had ribbons that would tie around him like a harness. Had to use something because he tried ripping his IV out! Just a few tips to tell your vet before surgery. Head protector and feline nail covers, back feet!
Eleanor Mead
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