From:
"Tressie"
Date: 2008-12-13 22:23:03 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Very Small Ferret
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Hi,
Has your vet declared her healthy? If yes, I would not be too worried.
She may just be tiny - a genetic throw back somewhere may have also been
small but mighty. I have one little sprite who is teeny, she is the
size of a kit but is 4 1/2 years old. She also happens to be one of my
healthiest ferrets, extremely active and my little genius - smartest of
the bunch.
I also have a gib who is rail thin and have had him into vet a couple of
times because he is so thin. But he always checks out fine. He is also
lightening fast and can jump over any baby gate and scales the playpen
no problem. Also never has had ANY health issues. My little genius
took him under her wing/paw and has been mentoring him. They are an
unstoppable duo. He's the longest ferret I have, she's the teeniest.
Your business is also still young - more growth will happen, they may
even out yet or she may remain petite. Her natural sleep cycle may be
different as well. As long as vet health checks remain positive, not to
worry. Well except ... she may outsmart her sibs : )
Tressie
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "lavenderlollypop"
<lavenderlollipop@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I have 3 ferrets all from the same litter and they are all 6 months
old
> but Poppy is nowhere near the size of the other two. She is very thin
> you can see her bones but she eats, drinks and sleeps lots. Its not
> that she's lost weight thats the problem it's because she hasn't
gained
> any. Her brother and sister are huge in comparison. I'm concerned
there
> maybe something wrong but at the same time shes looks and behaves
fine.
> Should i be worried or is she just naturally tiny? Please can anyone
> offer any advice?
>
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