From:
sukiec@optonline.net
Date: 2005-10-30 17:42:01 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] RE: Benjamin very sick, time to let go?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
For an interesting design and its maker:
http://www.ferretfarm.org/en-us/dept_98.html
or Google on
"Robert Morgavan" "Ferret Flyer 5"
You can read about or see pantyhose slings and various types of mobility carts in the archives
http://fhl.sonic-weasel.org
http://www.smartgroups.com/pictures/listalbums.cfm?GID=1423922
for example
http://www.smartgroups.com/pictures/openalbum.cfm?GID=1423922&AlbumID=4031129
and
http://www.smartgroups.com/pictures/openalbum.cfm?GID=1423922&AlbumID=2241065
and
http://www.smartgroups.com/pictures/openalbum.cfm?GID=1423922&AlbumID=4163561
and I think maybe in
http://www.smartgroups.com/vault/ferrethealth/Old%20YahooGroup%20Pics/?action=list&search=&searchFor=&viewtype=Detailed&viewType=Detailed&sort=type&dir=asc&shownum=20&startRow=1
(Those are the old photos from Yahoogroups in
http://www.smartgroups.com/vault/ferrethealth
One inventive one for a ferret with a weak back that was used by one member (Sorry, but I don't recall who.) was a very light weight small rodent cage with the bottom removed and openings cut in front and back. 360' casters were attached to each corner, and a padded sling hung down to support not only the ferret, but also a second sling provided lift for the ferret's tail which was wasn't working.
Pantyhose slings are easy to make. Select the length of the pantyhose for your own height(s). Buying colors helps tell apart the slings so no one will be getting a sore back from stooping. Roll the top into a handle and sew or tie it into that loop. Sew the feet together into a hammock for the ferret's belly. All done.
Torb is an injectable opiate. Meeteetse did not have problems with it "doping her up". Instead, with the pain control she had renewed energy and renewed interest in life and all that supports it.
-- Sukie (not a vet)
Ferret Health List co-moderator
http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/ferrethealth
FHL Archives fan
http://ferrethealth.org/archive/
replacing
http://fhl.sonic-weasel.org
International Ferret Congress advisor
http://www.ferretcongress.org
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