From:
Chris Lloyd
Date: 2007-06-16 07:57:14 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Anemia Question
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
>I got a ferret surrendered last night that is 6+ years old, not sure
on the exact age, but we can tell by the teeth that she's at least 6.<
You cannot tell the age of adult ferrets by the condition of their
teeth, as teeth can be dramatically affected by feeding and living
conditions. I have seen young ferrets with practically no teeth and 12
year olds with a near perfect full set. Poor feeding or sickness as a
young kit can ruin a ferrets teeth for the rest of its life. I handle
hundreds of ferrets each year ADV testing and helping the vet Jill Jab
club ferrets so I can tell by their records how old the ferret is I'm
handling and believe me teeth are no indication of age.
Chris.
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Mr Chris Lloyd
07092 027588
www.wessexferretclub.co.uk
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