gollum 1 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Sad day folks, Just got back from the vet with Sunshine. She's from last years, 9 months old. Last night I noticed her jaw didn't look right so got off to the vets today. He had a look and thinks her jaw is broken or possibly dislocated from the socket on one side and suggested an x ray to confirm. After more chat he had a closer look when I assured him she's not a biter and never has been. He decided in the end that best option would be to bring her home with some painkillers and keep a very close eye on her. Isolate her at feeding times and also sold me a huge syringe to feed liquified dry food to her if she struggles with flesh. We'll give her a week and see if there is any improvement, she isnt suffering and seems content, but if it does heal up there is a good chance her jaw will be permanently deformed like it is now If it doesnt, the cost of x rays would be £140, the actual surgery to plate her jaw if it needs it would be over £1000..... It's heartbreaking, she's a sweet ferret, never bites, is happy to sit on your lap without going nuts, but is keen to work too. Has anyone ever seen anything like this? It's definitely not a bad kick from a rabbit, she hasnt been out for over a fortnight and was fine last time. No sign of her fighting with the other girls and nothing high in the living quarters to fall off. She was fine the day before yesterday and then suddenly for no reason I can explain...this. Any help/suggestions really welcome, she's a part of the family and we would be very sad to see her pass. G. Quote Link to post
Guest tewkesferreter Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 is there anything heavy in the run that could of fallen on her? Quote Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thats really sad what a lot of money , i would see how she copes with it to be honest & if you think she is doing ok without the need for surgery i would do that, you will know if she isnt coping well , wishing her well for the future & fingers crossed that she manages ok without the need for surgery , please keep us updated on this one Quote Link to post
labsnlurchers 39 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Find a vets that does pdsa cases, if your on benefits get the ferret registered with pdsa, if your not then get someone who is to register the ferret and take it in with you. do it asap and the pdsa will pay the vets fees Heres the link to pdsa, they got a vet finder on there to tell you which vets in your area deal with pdsa cases. People think they only deal with dogs and cats but they deal with all domesticated animals, even mice! lol http://www.pdsa.org.uk/eligibility.html Quote Link to post
gollum 1 Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Find a vets that does pdsa cases, if your on benefits get the ferret registered with pdsa, if your not then get someone who is to register the ferret and take it in with you. do it asap and the pdsa will pay the vets fees Heres the link to pdsa, they got a vet finder on there to tell you which vets in your area deal with pdsa cases. People think they only deal with dogs and cats but they deal with all domesticated animals, even mice! lol http://www.pdsa.org.uk/eligibility.html Cheers mate, I'm not eligible but thanks v. much for suggestion. I'm just hoping she recovers, if it is a dislocation apparently it's possible it could click back in to position. The vet was really helpful and even offered to fix her up under the anaesthetic they use before x raying for no extra charge! But that was if it was a case of relocating it. If it turned out to be broken then its either £1k + in orthopedic surgery fees or pray it heals without leaving her too deformed to have an active happy life. I wouldnt want her to live a crappy life, but if theres any hope of a recovery I'm going to giver her every chance. Will get her x rayed anyway and if the vet finds it is dislocated at least im only down £140 and he can fix her up there and then. Still can't work out how she did it though. HH G. Quote Link to post
Brimmer 220 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I've got a ferret looking the same, but he's always looked like that, and bothers him not a drot! Stick with it, if the ferret is not in pain they can heal and cope with most things! Quote Link to post
para1 11 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I have seen ferrets like this one, not known how or why it happened but all where able to eat normal and kill rabbits, stick with it mate i think you will find it will cure its self.If it can eat you have no worries.P1 Quote Link to post
will.f11 24 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Have you got a heavy feed bowl which she could have lifted and fallen back on her head? Quote Link to post
ferretville 69 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Feck me glad i ain`t with your vet a grand to fix robbing bugger . As said stick with it and if its able to feed itself without to much diffuculty then i think it will be fine . Ferrets are tougher and more durable than you think don`t rush to open your wallet just yet Quote Link to post
Brimmer 220 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 This is billy bob the ferret, don't know why one side of his jaw sticks out like this, and did not notice it for a while, but he's from may 2007, bred by me and no he's not inbred! Some of them just have mishaps and problems, but they don't whinge around and give up, he's as good as any good ferret I have had the priveledge of. Quote Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 This is billy bob the ferret, don't know why one side of his jaw sticks out like this, and did not notice it for a while, but he's from may 2007, bred by me and no he's not inbred! Some of them just have mishaps and problems, but they don't whinge around and give up, he's as good as any good ferret I have had the priveledge of. Awww there all perfect regardless of there little faults Quote Link to post
Mistyka 0 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I have one that has a twisted jaw. The bottom tooth ended up puncturing his upper lip so it had to be removed. He is 6 this year and it doesn't cause him any bother. Quote Link to post
jazz_11 5 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 mate why dont you insure your ferret this month it will be something like 30 quid and then go back in a weeks time and you can claim off the insurance.. Quote Link to post
droid 11 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 And the Insurance company find out it was a pre-existing condition and refuse to pay out....brilliant plan Quote Link to post
gollum 1 Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hi folks, Thanks to everyone for suggestions, really really appreciated. Quick update: I gave her mashed up james wellbeloved this morning and fed her in an isolation cage before feeding the rest. Then put her back in with the other girls and a fresh rabbit breakfast. She ate most of the mashed. and when I put the rabbit in she joined in with the others in the general melee. V. pleased to say that she got stuck in like a good un, is holding her ground when the others try to force there way in to the carcass and doesnt seem to be suffering at all. Early days, but I breathed out again this morning... HH all. G. Quote Link to post
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