From:
Linda Gebauer
Date: 2006-11-20 01:51:11 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Bloodied Ears
To: Ferret Health Group <ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com>
I have 4 ferrets including a 6.5 month old whole male that is heavier than
all the others. At first he picked on my oldest male (a pet store ferret)
biting him to the point his ears bled and became infected. Bitter apple
did nothing to deter him. Puds (the older and lighter in weight male) was
treated with antibiotics and has since recovered.
Now the 6.5 month old is biting his younger brother. Both ears are very
bloody and he screams while the youngster has hold of him. I've tried
tabasco sauce on his neck and ears but this does not stop the younger one
from doing serious damage. Right now I've had to isolate the younger one
(he's been isolated for several days before -- I've even tried scolding him
as I pull him off his brother or as he approaches him.)
Does anybody have any suggestions on how to stop this behavior? I'm really
worried about infections, not to mention the pain the older one is going
through. Neutering's not an option right now. I have permission from the
breeder for one successful mating/litter so I can have one of his offspring
-- it's going to be at least spring before he gets fixed. I really don't
want to keep the younger male separate unless there's no other choice. Any
suggestions on how to treat/protect the injured ears? Thanks for any help
you can give me.
ljg
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