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Apr 7, 2014 22:03:54 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2014 22:03:54 GMT -5
So I brought home a second ferret today. The girl I got him from said he is about four. He ran around and played with my ferret when they first met, then he went to the bathroom when we got home and it was really runny. Since he has gone a few more times and it has been very mucousy-like and slightly discolored. There's like yellow, white and a sort of almost pink color mixed in and I am not sure if it is poo or pee. He's been separated from my original male since I saw it earlier, but they already came into contact and he ran around the house and in the cage (he's in a dog crate now with blankets and water and food). He's been drinking normal amounts of water but hasn't eaten since he's been here (about five hours). Should I be worried? Does anyone know what that might mean? He was in the car for about an hour before he got here and was pretty nervous earlier. Also, he was eating Marshall's. Could that be a cause? I'm hoping it's not something serious Would hate to bring someone home and get my baby sick.
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Apr 8, 2014 0:07:46 GMT -5
Post by nancyl on Apr 8, 2014 0:07:46 GMT -5
It may well be stress related. It's too late but always quarantine.
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Post by Sherry on Apr 8, 2014 8:26:22 GMT -5
As Nancy said- quite likely the stress of moving to a new home and people. That is always SO hard on these wee mites. And yes- far too late for quarantine.
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Apr 8, 2014 14:51:01 GMT -5
Post by RedSky on Apr 8, 2014 14:51:01 GMT -5
Sorry to hyjack the thread but I just wanted to say: I'm always a little confused on the quarantine ideas on here, as often owners are encouraged to take their current ferret/ferrets to meet any prospective new ones. Even taking them to the pet shop or a rescue so they can 'pick out' their new friend... But here I feel like you're saying this owner should have quarantined the new comer first???
I'm sorry to hear that your new little guy is poorly, I hope it is just a bit of stress it is soon forgotten so they can resume their play & snuggles!
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Apr 8, 2014 15:18:38 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2014 15:18:38 GMT -5
I agree with Redsky, I had thought I was supposed to take my boy to make sure he got along with the new one before bringing him home. I had thought that's what I was supposed to do to make sure they would not act aggressively toward each other and I wouldn't have to take the new boy back... :/ I should've done more research into the quarantine thing, but had thought I was doing things right until now.
The new boy is doing better, his poop is getting more normal and he ate some pumpkin and baby food this morning. He's also been picking at his kibble some. Vet said he thinks it is stress, but to keep a close eye on him.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2014 16:54:25 GMT -5
I have done both meet and greet, quarantine, not quarantine and whenever there is a new intro to the crew it changes the dynamics and arguments ensue. Since I always convert them, weird stools are normal, as long as they eat, pee, poop, drink, sleep, I let things sort out naturally. Actual serious diarrhea needs a vet follow up, probably antibiotics too. I do try to quarantine any ferret coming out of a dog/cat shelter because of possibility of distemper and other crap.
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Apr 9, 2014 8:58:36 GMT -5
Post by Sherry on Apr 9, 2014 8:58:36 GMT -5
When dealing with a shelter generally quarantine is not an issue as they will have been vetted. Dealing with a pet store ferret however, unless you are very familiar with the store practices concerning vetting, or even a craig's list ferret(where you can never tell), quarantine is your best option.
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Apr 9, 2014 12:12:19 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2014 12:12:19 GMT -5
I think that you will find different opinions on "Meet and Greets", due to our members coming from different parts of the world. Some of us have issues with fleas (especially those of us in the south) and some of us vaccinate and some don't. ADV can be something to worry about, but hasn't reached other parts of the world.
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