A bit of help please

[Guest michaeltreadwell]

Hi all my ferret has developed really sore crusty skin in last week or so and was just wondering what is and how to treat? its mainly above the eye and around the knee joints, and around her anus and tail, i would like to take her to the vets but she gave birth to her litter a couple of days ago but it seems to be getting worse?? the back of her front legs is the worst area and is really sore.

 

any help is greatly appreciated thanks

[Kay 3,709]

Hi all my ferret has developed really sore crusty skin in last week or so and was just wondering what is and how to treat? its mainly above the eye and around the knee joints, and around her anus and tail, i would like to take her to the vets but she gave birth to her litter a couple of days ago but it seems to be getting worse?? the back of her front legs is the worst area and is really sore.

 

any help is greatly appreciated thanks

 

Whats on the floor of the cage & what bedding is being used

[Guest michaeltreadwell]

Sawdust, i read a couple of days ago that this can cause breathing problems so am going to change it but what to? and does it have something to do with whats wrong with my ferret? thanks

[The one 8,598]

Maybe somthing in the sawdust better with dust free clean shavings mate £6 a big bale

[Guest michaeltreadwell]

How could it be the bedding if she's been on it ever since ive had her? thanks

[Guest jt750]

Think you shudda taken her to vets before she had kits ...take her anyway she'll be fine ..tell the vets your situation she'll be in and out in no time

ATB

[Guest michaeltreadwell]

Thankyou, how long can she be away from the kits?

[Guest jt750]

mine was away just over an hour ....kits were 4 days old

[Kay 3,709]

I asked as i thought maybe theres no shaving on the floor & if the ferrets wading through piss it can cause irritation to the feet & skin, use shavings rather than saw dust

 

a trip to the vets wouldnt go a miss to get something for the sore skin

[stubby 175]

phone the vets prior to going, tell them the situation, you never know, they may do a home visit, or if you think it will take more than an hour, maybe keep mum and kitts together for the trip, stop her fretting, although theres no gurantee she'll be ok with that

[col g 0]

john-b had his ferret to the vet last week due to a blockage in one of the ferrets breasts which got infected.he took the kitts with the mother and all were fine and the ferret was treated

Edited May 27, 2009 by col g

[Guest rodsmith]

"BANG!"

saves a vets bill.can get another ferret free!!!!!!!

[droid 11]

"BANG!"

saves a vets bill.can get another ferret free!!!!!!!

 

Pity we don't do the same to some people....

[Guest rodsmith]

"BANG!"

saves a vets bill.can get another ferret free!!!!!!!

 

Pity we don't do the same to some people....

 

we do,well some do and have to spent a few years behind bars.do wonder how many come out & say,"that was worth it!!!"

[MikeTheDog 153]

Michael, have you checked her for fleas/mites? How are the kits?

 

Take no heed of Rod He's due for his labotomy this week!