i have a sable male about 1 year old and in really good health. he has either an abcess or ganglion cyst between the 3rd and 4th toes on his left foot. i was...
I have not had titers (for canine distemper) done in the past. What is the approximate cost involved, and is there a certain level at which the ferret is...
Owning ferrets usually costs more than most people realize, but there is no substitute for proper vet care. Ferrets can, and often do, go down hill rapidly if...
I will be receiving 2 surrenders within a couple of days. One is a 3 ½ year-old male who appears to have sustained some kind of injury. The owner found him...
I am new to the group, I have four ferrets. My male, Sid, born June 2006 has started to cough and wheezing. I also believe he has a fever. I have him here at...
Hi, I'm posting this for my friend, Laurel, who is at work. These are the symptoms: ferret lethargic, dulled eyes, dehydrated, sores in mouth, can't get blood...
We just got back from vet, he has pneumonia and a large spleen along with elevated white blood cell count and a 104 fever. Vet does not know if spleen is from...
My regular ferret vet wanted Bailey to be seen by a animal ophthalmologist for a possible displaced eye lens. After a very thorough exam, the specialist...
Hello I am wondering the cost to fix/cure heal a ferret who has an enlarged spleen and if the care is permanent or they will be sick forever. Thanks! ...
Hi there, saw your post, we had two similiar to what you described. My vet was unsure whether it was an injury or a spinal tumor, either way she said she...
Youneed to see a vet to fisd out if the spleen is enlarged form infection - that would need to be treated with an antibiotic regamin, or other reasons. ... ...
An enlarged spleen is not something to toy around with and wait for treatment. If it is severely enlarged it could be in danger of rupturing, which would be a...
... After trying to fix this problem for several months by dietery means, and having to have her glands expressed every 6 weeks or so Suki finally had her anal...
Fortunately, I have no experience with ferrets and spinal injuries, but for the scalding, you could use diaper cream. They don't like the taste of it, and...
In a message dated 06/02/09 3:47:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com writes: I have not had titers (for canine distemper) done in the...
Hi, Elizabeth, I'm a little confused by your question. ... What symptoms are you seeing? An enlarged spleen is pretty common in older ferrets and most...
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/recall_027_2009_release/index.asp ... The shiga toxin that is produced by some types of E. coli, including this species,...
Both replies are actually right. The ferret needs to be evaluated by a vet who knows ferrets. What matters is the amount of enlargement, whether the margins...
... Cost, treatment and outcome all depend on the cause. Causes vary from infection to cancer, and in many cases no cause can be found. Treatments range from...
Coco is a 3 yr old spayed female. Sunday she was bouncing around as usual but Monday morning she didn't want to play at all. She had no interest in doing her...
I woke up today and my male ferret, he's about 14 months old, not only looked a bit odd but was definitely not acting right. Usually when I get up and let him...
One of our old boys had a rare skin condition (on top of his adrenal disease)that is hopefully clearing up, but his skin is very dry and flaky and he scratches...
Thank you to everyone who responded to me privately. Unfortunately by late last night the paralysis had progressed to his front limbs and this morning he was...
Is he eating or drinking yet? You have to be careful about letting him go too long without food or water, because ferrets can dehydrate quickly, which will...
I took him back to the vet this morning he finally pooped so I could take in a stool sample. Had blood in it as well. Bright red blood. Noticed a few more...
I'm just wanting to confirm that my understanding of current Adrenal treatments is up to date and correct. Surgery to remove the mal-functioning adrenal...
 Dear Ferret People, Another try! Christina TIME LINE FOR SICK FERRETSEarly March 2009: Chirpy went off his food for 2-3 days and then only ate small amounts...
Hi Everyone! I have two males who just turned two years old. from a private breeder and neutered at about 14 months. A couple of days ago both, Chompers and...
Did all of the ones who survived have rapid stool passage soon after symptoms? It read like that to me: some of the survivors had furball preparations and...
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