Knackered Ferret

[roache 0]

Five days ago my Hob came out of his sleeping box showing all the signs of a stroke, stumbling tilted head and walking in circles to his left. I remember reading a topic on ear mite and Millet had some good points to make . I emailed millet who gave me a prompt reply (cheers mate) and I checked it out, unfortunatley its not ear mite, I have had three trips to the vets for vitimins and fluids but still the poor fellas loosing weight and his appetite has gone completely. I am currently feeding him with syringe. Vets pretty sure he has suffered a stroke which he has pretty much recovered from but the underpinning problem is gastro. I established with the vet if he was in pain and he's confident he isnt, however I feel sure he will die through the night, I hope not but the realist in me says he will. I've seperated him from the other ferret who is getting stressed to top the lot. In the event he dies I will have to get another pretty quick or the other will probably end up a stressed wreck.

 

Still fingers crossed.

 

Roache

[king 11,972]

hope the ferret pulls through [bANNED TEXT] where abouts are u cos i have got a hob for u if he doesent pull through

[roache 0]

Thats really kind of you King, I'm thinking I might use a rescue first though at least to give another a chance. But I will keep your offer in mind mate .

 

Cheers

Steve

[roache 0]

Ferret died through the night unfortunatley, give him every chance just was too much for the fella. I went to the rescue at Prudhoe and picked up a couple the following morning which seems to have settled the other bitch down.

I would recomend anyone use the rescue if your after a strong healthy adult fert, I think the guy said they had 40, all happy well kept and incredibily clean.

 

Thanks for the help. P.ms and general interest, hopefully I will be able to return the favour some day :friends: .

 

Cheers and all the best for the new year.

 

Roache

[Gin 498]

I am very pleased the rescue was able to help you" Roache", -You did your best for your ferret, but he was too far gone.

Yes Gill and Andy at Prudhoe have about 40 ferrets there, and we have 37 at this end,- Cramlington. It's good to rehome some to a very good home,- you were well recommended by Moll.

Wishing you a good Christmas and New Year.