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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2015 21:11:09 GMT -5
But I would rather be safe then sorry...Our little Mia has been sleeping more often then usual, seems to have lost some weight, eats seemingly enough and has back and forth from somewhat seedy to normal stools. But plays just fine she's a year and 2 months old...she doesn't get up as much as Rumi or Emil as she used to were wondering if it might be in our heads or not because 2 months back 5 days after her birthday our ferret Triton passed away and after a month making sure we knew he was not coming back we got Rumi...and unsure when her extended sleep time started...so I'm unsure if its cause ferrets sleep more when their older, doesn't like Rumi (isn't showing signs), or feels she's being replaced, or maybe worse...So since we are new ferret owners I felt I should ask everyone here's advice and thoughts...thank you in advance.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2015 8:51:38 GMT -5
Well, it can also be the summer. They tend to sleep more and eat less (which causes them to loose weight) in this time of a year. However, if you see her poop is changing and it is not because of a change of diet, you shoul propably call a vet or go for a quick visit. Better safe than sorry. I hope someone else from the forum can help you further.
Ferrets do miss their companions and it is quite noticeable in their behaviour, but I don't think that could make a change in her poop routines. It just sounds to me that your ferret might have to get checked up because of the symptoms. Thats unusual.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2015 9:25:59 GMT -5
I would take her in to the Vet. Are her paws, nose and ears a nice pink? Could she have eaten something like some foam or rubber? Did she know Triton and have a bond with him. It could be depression. It is summer, they lose weight, eat less and sleep more. However since you are new to ferrets, I would trust your instincts that something is off and take her in for a look. Keep us posted and I hope your little Mia is okay.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2015 9:35:31 GMT -5
One other thought, How long have you had Rumi?
A young petstore ferret can bring ECE into the house. It's also called Green Slime disease.
It's just a bug that they carry and can pass along.
My Roamy caught it two weeks after my baby Mika came home.
He began sleeping more, eating a little less and then I saw the green slimey poos.
After a vet visit and a course of antibiotics, he was fine.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2015 14:58:19 GMT -5
I would take her in to the Vet. Are her paws, nose and ears a nice pink? Could she have eaten something like some foam or rubber? Did she know Triton and have a bond with him. It could be depression. It is summer, they lose weight, eat less and sleep more. However since you are new to ferrets, I would trust your instincts that something is off and take her in for a look. Keep us posted and I hope your little Mia is okay. Her nose,ears, and feet are still pink yes, and in summer really? (Man I have ALOT to learn...) And we got Rumi on June 16. I always heard of ECE but I never thought the store would be so careless. I'll keep an eye a bit longer and if nothing changes within one or two days I'll bring her in for a check up. Thank you for the advice! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2015 14:59:52 GMT -5
Well, it can also be the summer. They tend to sleep more and eat less (which causes them to loose weight) in this time of a year. However, if you see her poop is changing and it is not because of a change of diet, you shoul propably call a vet or go for a quick visit. Better safe than sorry. I hope someone else from the forum can help you further. Ferrets do miss their companions and it is quite noticeable in their behaviour, but I don't think that could make a change in her poop routines. It just sounds to me that your ferret might have to get checked up because of the symptoms. Thats unusual. Still surprised by the more sleep in summer part ha. OK I'll keep an eye on her and if nothing changes in a day or two I'll bring her in for a check up thank you! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2015 15:51:13 GMT -5
Ferrets are better built to deal with cooler temps. The heat can be hard on them.
Usually it's best to separate a new ferret for about two weeks. Just because of this.
When my Roamy got ECE, he had little to no contact with my baby Mika.
Juliet however, mothered her and slept with her. She didn't pick it up and he did. It happens, so don't blame yourself.
I had my first ferret for almost seven years and found the forum, when I was looking for help for him. He was sick and I needed answers.
I thought I had read so much about ferrets and knew them well.
The things that you learn on the forum and pick up from other ferrents here is amazing.
Some of our ferrents have had ferrets for twenty or more years and know so much.
Plus they are really nice people.
:wave3:
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2015 19:47:36 GMT -5
Ferrets are better built to deal with cooler temps. The heat can be hard on them. Usually it's best to separate a new ferret for about two weeks. Just because of this. When my Roamy got ECE, he had little to no contact with my baby Mika. Juliet however, mothered her and slept with her. She didn't pick it up and he did. It happens, so don't blame yourself. I had my first ferret for almost seven years and found the forum, when I was looking for help for him. He was sick and I needed answers. I thought I had read so much about ferrets and knew them well. The things that you learn on the forum and pick up from other ferrents here is amazing. Some of our ferrents have had ferrets for twenty or more years and know so much. Plus they are really nice people. :wave3: So much to take in I'm glad we could join the community OK tomorrow I'll set up and appointment for her thank you again! ^-^ |
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