Message Number: FHL4510 | New FHL Archives SearchFrom: "2 Coatis"
Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:48:10 -0000
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Ferret not using front legs
Yes both of your baby's elbows are dislocated possibly secondary to
torn ligaments or tendons or trauma that we don't know about (ie
getting feet hung up and tried to get loose). I would see if there
is an orthopedic specialist in your area and get your little one in
to be seen ASAP.
Doc Sandy
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "tmj4c" <tifanij@...> wrote:
>(edited)
> I have 4 month old ferret, Bandit. About a week ago, he suddenly
quit
> using his right arm. We took him to the vet that same day, but
after x-
>
> Here are his second set of x-rays, taken after the bandage came
off. To
> me, the elbows BOTH look out of socket but the second vet cleared
it. I
> don't have his first x-rays - I'll try and go pick them up.
>
> X-RAY:
> http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ferrets113pc7.jpg
>
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