From:
"Sheryl"
Date: 2008-10-04 01:44:56 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Ferret not acting right
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
I must've accidentally hit the delete button.
I have been giving him Laxatone for a couple of days now thinking
that it might be a hair ball. He, however, hasn't shown any
improvement
I've also gently palpated his abdomen and he didn't show any signs
of discomfort.
Sheryl
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "Sheryl" <miwok34@...> wrote:
>
> The approximately 2 year old ferret that I've been fostering since
> June for a ferret shelter is usually a little hellion. However,
over
> the past week he has not been very active at all and prefers to go
> to sleep in the corner when he's out of the cage
>
> He has been eating normally. I do believe that he has been
drinking
> a little more than usual and his stool is now a little mushy.
>
> He has been scratching a lot lately and I have given him a bath
> thinking that it could be fleas or him shedding but he is still
> scratching a lot. He has no other signs of adrenal disease.
>
> Although for a couple of days last week it did seem like his eyes
> were watery, he has not been around anyone with the flu.
> Nothing has changed in his environment. The ferrets get fed a
> combination of Totally Ferret and Pro Plan Kitten and drink spring
> water from glass water bottles.
>
> Does anyone have any ideas?
> Is there any chance that this rapid change could be adrenal
disease?
> Should I get him a Ferrtonin implant just to be on the safe side?
>
> I have owned ferrets for about 18 years and I do know when it's
time
> to panic. Right now I'm concerned.
>
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