Absolutely gutted

[Kev91 0]

My ferret has been a bit ill over the last few weeks not been eating well at all went stick thin so brought him inside in the warm and gave him a selection of different foods that he likes he nibbled but still wasnt eating well .over the last few days it looked like he was picking up a bit eating a bit more and gaining a bit of energy untill this morning i checked on him and he had sadly died ive had him for about a year and he has never had anything like this before he has always been kept in a warm dry place and been fed and watered constantly. Does anyone have any idea of what mite have caused his death as this ferret was my pride and joy and a very good worker and would hate this to happen again to any other ferret i have in the future thanks kev

[Millet 4,497]

I have had them die like that for no apparent reason..the only real way you would find out what happened to him is by having him examined by a vet..

[joe14 98]

You said it all.he was ill ocer the past few weeks. He should of seen a vet. Too late now mate. Please dont get anymore.

[Kev91 0]

Thanks and i will be getting another ferret and he was faken to a vet who gave me no help what so ever and just gave him anti biotics its people like joe who should be giving better advice than to not get another ferret in my eyes the ferret had a very good life and was not just sat in a cage all its life he was worked often enough and always gave good results so telling me to not get another ferret i an absolute joke!!!!

[joe14 98]

Sorry my mistake mate but you didnt mention that he had aeen a vet in your first post i gues everyone was thinking the same aswell.

[scothunter 12,609]

unfortunetly they can just die,i wouldnt be lining a vets pockets with getting a PM. he prob wouldnt even do it,and just tell you a load of shite.

[Kev91 0]

Its mad how attatched you get them but thanks for you replys hopefully this has educated a few people to realise how quick these things can happen thanks atb

[happyferret123 13]

Sorry to hear that, I always get very attached to mine. Its often hard to see what is wrong on the outside. Ferrets can be prone to cancer and other hidden illnesses and some vets aren't specialised in ferrets to know exactly what to look for.

http://starescue.org...sses/4546687358

STA Rescue address above shares most of ferret illnesses. Its quite useful.

Edited December 24, 2012 by happyferret123

[tote 854]

You said it all.he was ill ocer the past few weeks. He should of seen a vet. Too late now mate. Please dont get anymore.

 

Talk about jumping to conclusions.

[Brimmer 220]

How old was the ferret Kev, when they get to a fair age they seem to just wane away like that, nothing short of a miracle can help them then.

[The one 8,470]

As above how old was he ?. you had him for a year but was he a kit when you got him ?.

[joe14 98]

You said it all.he was ill ocer the past few weeks. He should of seen a vet. Too late now mate. Please dont get anymore.

 

Talk about jumping to conclusions.

f**k off ive said soory i was wrong.

[Millet 4,497]

It's good to see a bit of festive spirit..

[Kev91 0]

I spoke to the person i got him off and he sed he was about 4 years old european polecat but he has always bin so healthy its a bit of a shock when something like this happens so quickly

[ryballnben 22]

4s not bad i would say average life span be around 5-7 yrs (AVERAGE) but i have had em live longer. Throw something terminal into the mix ie, cancer,kidney failure!! and the little lads not done that bad.. Good look with your next one ATB Ry.