From:
"Joanna Cramer"
Date: 2008-04-11 14:44:51 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Lack of socialization?
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Thanks so much for your input here. I wasn't even sure if I should
post this question as I felt that I may just be over-reacting to some
normal adjustment issues. The more I read up on blindness, however,
the more it really seems to make sense. (I'm actually feeling a bit
guilty that I may have pushed her a little too fast too soon)
She does seem to be more aggressive to the other ferret, but it is in
response to being approached or having her area invaded. She always
startles to "fishing" toys if cast near her. She doesn't consider
going vertical say to climb the bed and if put up on the bed she is
very very hesitant around the edges. She is far more calm about being
held and carried than any other ferret I've had (which is a trait that
I've already fallen for since I can carry her and snuggle her without
objection) she doesn't seem to be watching out of my arms for some
other agenda to arise. She investigates by smell but definitely
doesn't discover the same mischief that Dipsy always seems to locate.
About her color - Tressie thank you for pointing out the color terms
that I never seem to use. She is a black roan mitt with a black nose.
For the record Dipsy is also a black roan, but panda with a white
head and neck ending at her sholders (my two girls really look like
sisters). I've been having some fun checking out color classifications
on the American Ferret Association wesite.
Thanks again for the help. If we have further blindness questions
I'll be sure to post :)
Joanna Dipsy & Ember
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