From:
Lynne Fink
Date: 2008-01-01 06:24:22 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] lump
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Hi S, I would suggest that your first step would be to take them to a ferret knowledgeable vet and have them both checked over. I would be very concerned about the lump. Pitch the puppy food, it doesn't have the necessary nutrition for ferrets. Kitten food is ok if it is a good quality, and the meat is also good.
Is there any way you could put some shelves in the cage (like steps) so they could climb that way. Could you put the shelves from the cube cage into the bigger cage? You might try to find someone in your area that has ferrets and they could help you with other things.
Luck and hugs
Lynne and the brats
shadowsrdancing <shadowsrdancing@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
I just received two sweet tempered ferrets from a friend as a gift. I
have some basic questions and a serious one. First and most important
there is a nearly golf ball sized lump on the lower belly of one, grey
and hairless. I was told that it has been there for years and that
they were told to let it be. what could this be?
My other questions are about housing and food. They are currently
eating puppy and cat food with occasional cooked and raw meat scraps.
They are housed in a nearly fridge sized cage, but it is taller than
wide (though I could tip it over I suppose.). They can't seem to climb
very well so they just hang out on the bottom.
I am currently on a tight budget, but I might be able to manage some
changes...what would you guys suggest? I do have a smaller cube cage
with shelves--should I just switch to that so they can get to the
hammocks?
Thanks
s
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