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  1. ferret100
    Calcium defeciency in kits causes the spine deformity as well as the back legs just acting as flippers mate. The back legs go first then the spine twists like an s shape causing the breathing problems and you usually find the ferret cant grip even with the front paws.Happens a lot in kits that are hand reared after their mother has died ect. Yep, I understand that. Sorry state of affairs regarding dead jills and kits reared on a diet that poor it causes such severe deformities. In this case the kit had 7 healthy siblings, really indicating something other than calcium deficiency being
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    Ticks don't 'breathe thru their erse' first off, secondly they only need to breathe maximum several times an hour when feeding, even less if needs be, so the petrol fumes aren't useful at all. Don't make the mistake of assuming ticks need to breathe at the same rate of mammals. While removing a tick and leaving the head in shows a sloppy job and even lack of knowledge about the 'cement' bond around the ticks head, it's not usually a real issue, a localised infection is mostly easy to treat. The problem is the feeding tick may be carrying blood borne infections. If you apply vaseline/petrol/lit
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    A Sticky a is great idea, it is a foundation for general knowledge, but it may not cover everything. Every owner has their own views and worries. A regularly updated sticky is great, (new products/diseases/handling/feeding etc), so is always worth a read, but suggestions & previous experience from others can also be invaluable in a thread. Both are worth it, keeps everyone informed of what's going on out there when looking after ferts, regardless of age and experience. Some owners may need reassurance/need vet involvement, handling/feeding guidance. A sticky gives standard info, a thr
  4. ferret100
    Feed them well half hour before handling, let them out to burn off some energy somewhere safe for a while, then handle when they're calmer. I'm one for letting them enjoy handling, I use Ferrets Formula and they lick hands and so look forward to being picked up etc. That stuff makes life much easier with ferts.
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    The vinegar really depends on the tick...ask it. Most prefer malt vinegar, many go for white vinegr, but there are always those stuck-up ticks that want Balsamic...
  6. ferret100
    Well, that explains it all, including the breathing issues. Sorry to hear about your kit, but at least you had the sense to get an x-ray rather than assuming it was a calcium deficiency. Sad news though, but you did the right thing. Atb.
  7. ferret100
    With ear cleaners, best to massage in and leave for a min or two, gives it a chance to work on the wax. Give ears a wipe and massage and wipe again, ear cleaner left in the ear canal can cause as much problems as the wax.
  8. ferret100
    No, they are from the same gene pool....if you wan't to see what goes wrong watch the films Wrong Turn lol! No, but really, the kits would have genetic defects, not advisable at all.
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    Was probably breathing heavily as it's alot of work getting around when legs aren't working. Your vet won't know for sure if it's a spinal abscess unless they carry out some costly diagnostics. Just find it odd that only 1 kit out of 8 has a calcium deficiency. Anyway, glad to hear recovery has started, hope back to 100% in no time. Atb.
  10. ferret100
    It certainly needs a descision made for it. You could always take it to a vet get the advice/prognosis and make the descision from there, if it's a simple problem, great news. If it's in pain with a limp it mightn't feel much like eating and if it doesn't eat it's unlikey to last much longer. Would be a shame to cull it if some painkillers, rest and some short-term syringe feeding would bring it round. Good luck with what you decide. Atb.
  11. ferret100
    It is believed that spaying/neutering increases the risk of Adrenal Disease in kits doctored under 6 months. If you don't plan to breed, then spay, if Adrenal Disease develops when they get older there is an implant to deal with that. As said before, long term use of injecting hormone regulators isn't great. All my jills are spayed and are happy and healthy, no issues whatsoever. Op went well, they recovered very quickly. Only thing I would say is best to get the external wound glued, that way the jills have no sutures to nibble at. Atb.
  12. ferret100
    Myxoma Virus (Myxi) has different strains, (same as CDV), again the point is to destroy/control the virus where possible to prevent future spread. A natural resistance is progress, but viruses mutate. A virus wants to survive too, resistance in numerous hosts causes mutation in the virus. By culling an infected animals, Myxi can't evolve as easily, so good news all round.
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    Totally disagree, I have worked for an equine physio and the treatment goes way beyond basic common sense exercises. With the use of various machines and exercises that most people wouldn't think to do they can sort some very complex problems. Some Physios do a superb job when needed (with use of laser/ultrasound etc), but very few and far between are worthwhile. What machines do you mean? Seen alot of Physios waste alot of time and money, nice to hear you know of one that holds some worth. Work with eq phys, depending on the prob, work with non phys that proved far more beneficial. I g
  14. ferret100
    Oh lovely job! What did the worm look like? Size/colour? Really hope your Jills problem is just some unwanted guests. Not wanting to tread on your vets toes but if the problem is a significant worm burden (big belly), once you worm her she might crap out a lot of the nasty creatures. This could cause pain/distress for her, best to ease that with something to lubricate the intestines. I'd recommend Ferrets Formula, just in the normal recommended daily dose a day or two before and after worming. If she is packed with worms, they might have caused damage in her intestines etc, again the A
  15. ferret100
    Getoffit, Oi, Leavit, Letgo, Getbackhere and Youlittle....
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    Sorry, didn't realise letting Myxi spread controlled it.
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    Catch anything with mixi, kill all the rabbits you can in that area, burn the carcasses. Keep the area as healthy as poss for future hunting. Healthy rabbits will move in.
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    No, Frontline doesn't kill internal parasites/worms. Ferts might have a short digestive tract, but that doesn't make any difference to worms, they just need some nice gut to make a home in, and some digested fur etc isn't going to budge them. With the itching/sneezing, who knows, maybe she's got a bit of Hayfever/pollen allergy, maybe she's doing it out of feeling unwell or something else... Just mentioned not too much fatty meat as it is more difficult to metabolise, if she is unwell, best to give her an easy time. Good quality protein would be better than fat. The a/d you got is idea
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    Leave the Frontline for now, an overdose won't help. No, fur/feathers do not get rid of worms, would make life much easier if they did. With regards to your vets opinion and the intestines sticking together...sounds like they might have described abdominal adhesions? Has you fert had surgery? Spaying etc? Most prescribed steriods are mainly anti-inflammatories (as in this situation), it wouldn't help an adhesion, but help inflammation in the surrounding area depending on the problem, steriod and method it was administrated. As for wormers best to discuss over the phone with tr
  20. ferret100
    Have a few beers, job well done. Those kits may well owe their lives to you, best to milk it will you can Nice to show the public hunters can be compassionate. You did a heck of alot more than many. ATB
  21. ferret100
    TBH, I don't recommend putting ferts with any prey species (pet rabbits etc). Don't think the fert and bunny are mates, just fert hasn't quite clicked how/why to kill it yet. I think hoping predator and prey co-existing like this would be short-lived in most circumstances. There always exceptions I suppose, but it's a risky gamble. Best to keep ferts and Thumper securely housed separately. Parrot and fert.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix0y9j32h70&feature=related Even wild predators throw a spanner in the works.
  22. ferret100
    You've set an example for us to be proud of. Thanks for posting, ATB.
  23. ferret100
    Odd that she's itching so much. The steriod has probably been given to provide an anti-inflammatory effect and to possibly relieve the itching if the vet thought it is significant? Did they mention any sort of skin irritation/little red lumps on her skin? Sometimes a worm burden causes a pot belly and the rest of body skin and bones...might be worthwhile running a wormer through all your ferts so you can tick that off the list. (Fleas/external parasites can transmit worms, plus might explain itching? Odd she's the only one though). Really impossible to say what the prob is. Could be so
  24. ferret100
    Off topic, but a laugh...ferts never learn...
  25. ferret100
    I presume its a pet ferret, just posted the vid from Youtube....
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