We are brand new to ferrets, just got our first two yesterday. I have been doing alot of research online but still have a few questions - These girls are...
Welcome to the wonderful world of being owned by ferrets!! Something to help your quest for ferret knowledge is Ferrets For Dummies by Kim Schilling. Check...
RIP RAMBO...You We're a GREAT boy. Mommy loves you and ALWAYS will carry you in her heart forever 12/02-6/2/09 :-( Today I had to have my boy, Rambo, put down....
Dear Tracy: I am so very sorry for the loss of your little man. Our beloved little Blizzard was also born 12/02. We assisted him over The Bridge early...
Thank you. My heart hurts so much. My boyfriend made him a little coffin and we took him to my moms house and buried him. I can't bring myself to empty out his...
I unfortunately did not see the photo. We still have not cleaned out Blizzard's cage. He is buried in our backyard with a beautiful blue plant that has just...
Congratualtions on your leap of faith into ferretdom! They've stopped growing by now. A ferret's considered an adult at 7months and are usually as big as...
Oh God I know how you feel. Your story brings it all back fresh, even though this happened over 7 years ago. Our first ferret was given to us by my hubby's...
Ok, so last Tuesday I had to put down my ferret, Rambo. The vet I took him to said he had insulinoma. He was almost 8 years old. I chose to have him put down...
Insulinoma can be treated with surgery and/or meds. See a different vet! I have 4 on prednisone 2.5mg twice a day. Some ferrets live up to another 3 years...
Cindy, have you seen any other health problems in giving them the pred 2x per day at that dose? It seems like an awful lot of meds. I'm only asking because...
Not yet. It's only been about a month on this dosage. Tried the lower dosing of 1.0-1.5mg twice a day and it just wasn't cutting it. Blood sugar wouldn't...
I found a site that has some nice stuff with a ferret motif. It also has lots of other fun things. Give it a look. http://www.zazzle.com/ferret+gifts...
I have been a memeber for A LONG TIME. Unfortunately, I shall be departing. The last of my fuzzies have crossed the rainbow bridge. My now husband is...
Chris, you can still come back to visit every now & then. :) Maureen ________________________________ From: scribbles412 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> To:...
It has been a rough few days. Since Patrick has been diagnosed with insulinomia, I had to take him to the vet every day for a steroid shot. It was the...
Sorry that I haven't been posting recently. It has been a bit busy about here. Orville is fitting in quite nicely with the rest of the tribe. I took them out...
So remember how I told you my almost 8 year old ferret, Rambo had to be put down from insulinoma?? Well ONE WEEK TO THE DAY later my other male who was almost...
Thank you...the first picture is my boys...Rambo is the dark one (sable) and Patrick is the light one (silver) then the next picture is my Zoe. How can I find...
Tracy, I'm so sorry for your doubly sad loss. I can not imagine losing two so close together. If you would like some help finding a new buddy for Zoe or just...
i have a ferret up for adoption in virginia if anyone is interested. jessie ________________________________ From: Maureen Henn <mo_1997_88@...> To:...
Thank you. Naples is over 4hours from me :( But I was talking with my boyfriend and he agrees that Zoe needs a friend. Maybe 2 :) I am definitely going to look...
(I swear I'm not trying to sound this pushy, but it's going to come out like that anyway LOL) You should contact them anyway. There are probably people closer...
Thank you. I will look into it and keep you posted. Zoe needs a friend...I know I can never replace my boys...but I can't have her lonely either :( She loves...
Actually, we have only 1 that does that. And it is very annoying. :) He 'scoops' the food out over the top of the bowl forwards with his nose. It goes all...
o0o I will have to check that out lol thnx. The dogs LOVE it when she does it tho, I can tell you that much. It goes FLYING EVERYWHERE...She is such a sweet...