From:
"Kathy"
Date: 2009-02-22 15:06:13 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Jak-Jak has new sister, need intro advice
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
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> > A 7 year-old ferret is an extreme senior
> Some are, some aren't.
I have to agree that Jak-Jak seems to be "old", very mellow, sleeps
alot but will walk around a bit nd cuddle alot if enticed (meaning
made to get up lol).
> > is not likely to accept another ferret, especially a kit.
> Hmmm... When Chin Soon arrived she was 11 months old. That's a
>young adult rather than a kit but the energy level is similar Which
>ferret did she bond to? Podo. He was nine and a half and was absolutely
> rejuvenated by her presence.
That's what I had hoped for when I got Nina.
> > At seven a ferret is slowing down
> Some are, some aren't. If a ferret really starts slowing down it's
>time for a vet checkup regardless of age.
Yup did that a few times to be really sure he wasn't sick.
> I prefer getting ferrets of any age from a shelter.
I also prefer getting any pet from a shelter
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> Put them in separate cages next to each other so that they get used
>to each other's scent. Swap bedding between the cages.
I've got this going on. So far Jak-Jak won't use bedding that smells
like her, Nina doesn't care how it smells as long as its big enough
to get under LOL!
>If he's good with her give him praise and a treat. Let him know
>you like it.
Problem, Jak-Jak won't take treats. Not even kibble from my hand.
He does like ear rubs though, can that be the reward?
> Please remember that ferret parents scruff and carry off their
>young. If the little one is shaking or if she relieves herself out
>of fear then things have gone too far.
Nina has yet to shake or relieve herself during or immediately after
a roll or drag and there has not been any blood drawn. I watch VERY
closely. I try to put Jak-Jak back in his cage with lots of loves
after a few moments of quiet and lack of rolls or drags. Honestly
the last time I had them together there was only one roll, about 2
minutes of ignoring the he drug her round for a couple of minutes
with her hissing then he laid down and went to sleep. It was then I
carefully picked him up and cuddled him back to his cage. Did I do
right?
Kathy
Jak-Jak and Nina
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