From:
GrannyInOregon
Date: 2007-12-03 02:36:27 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Re: possibly ill ferret
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
I agree. Take no chances. A few days to a ferret can, especially loosing
weight, could point to something serious.
I hope everything turns out OK. Please let us know.
Linda
On Dec 2, 2007 3:22 AM, ncferretmom <crdowns@gmail.com> wrote:
> There can be many things that cause a ferret to lose weight. I have an
> older ferret who looks much thinner if he misses a supplement feeding
> during the day. A healthy, young ferret should not have that problem,
> though.
>
> Have you taken him to the vet? At his age he should have a baseline
> blood workup so that in the future you will have a comparison. An exam
> will provide information as to possible problems.
>
> Is it possible he has a blockage? Did he eat something he shouldn't? A
> vet can tell you this better than just guessing. At the least it will
> give you a starting point and rule out some of the issues.
>
> renee :)
>
> --- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com <ferrethealth%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "bethanyholmin"
> <bethanyholmin@...> wrote:
> >
> > I have an albino ferret. Lately he seems to be much thinner than
> > normal. I have seen him eating but I worry he may not be eating
> > enough. I also fear he may be sick. Any ideas? He does have a
> > cage mate that seems to be fine. He is just over a year old.
> >
>
>
>
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