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Post by Samantha :) on Aug 13, 2015 11:42:12 GMT -5
When we go to the bet next week I'm going to address and treat the adrenal issue. Next question.... ADV. I've read about it and read that I should get them tested for ADV. Any thoughts, suggestions, comments?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 12:04:57 GMT -5
My senior has not gotten adrenal yet--she is probably sevenish. I put them up when it gets dark outside and no lights on in room(well an occasional check on potties if I forgot earlier to change out potties for the night) Their cage has a blackout cover on it and I have a blackout curtain on chester drawer that they sleep in---knocking on wood here. www.ferret.com/item/privacy-cover-for-ferret-and-critter-nation/650386/
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Post by Samantha :) on Aug 13, 2015 14:13:43 GMT -5
I have a blackout sheet and they have they're own room where they're not exposed to sun light all the time. I also started raw feeding and they love it! They are on their way to being happy, healthy fuzzies.
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Post by Klarissa on Aug 13, 2015 14:55:50 GMT -5
Thank you for rescuing all three fuzzies. They are lucky to have a ferrent like you Welcome to HFF! I don't have much advice; I'm not new to ferrets, but new to raw feeding. Everyone here is incredibly helpful & knowledgeable. Good luck with your new fuzzies. I look forward to reading your journey with them. I LOVE their names.
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Post by Blue on Aug 13, 2015 17:16:48 GMT -5
ADV -- are you in the US? If so, the go-to guy is Kent Blau. Here's an article on him, and he's also where I got Maisie tested. We mailed a blood sample with $10 cash, and I got a phone call with the results just a few days later, and a certificate in the mail. www.smallanimalchannel.com/critter-exclusives/a-veterinarian-who-saves-ferrets-hes-never-met-1501.aspxAnd it just so happens I have Maisie's certificate on me today, with his contact info (I was sorting out Maisie's paperwork for her upcoming boarding): Blue Cross Animal Hospital Kent A Blau, DVM 401 North Miller Avenue Burley, ID 83318 208-678-5553
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Post by Samantha :) on Aug 14, 2015 17:57:21 GMT -5
Thank you. That was a really cool article.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2015 18:31:20 GMT -5
Hair loss on the tail and belly could be due to the living conditions. The urine can be irritating to the skin. Any aggression?
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Post by Samantha :) on Aug 15, 2015 9:17:37 GMT -5
I thought the same thing . Poor girls were living in a wire rabbit cage on top of piles of urine and feces. I had mixed feelings about raw but that was the best decision I ever made. Their energy levels are up, they're eating a lot, and they'll be back to a healthy weight in no time.
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Post by Samantha :) on Aug 15, 2015 14:28:49 GMT -5
I'm going to ask a question I'm sure you hear often. With raw, can my ferret get salmonella poisoning or have other issues because it is raw meat?
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Post by raynebc on Aug 15, 2015 15:44:39 GMT -5
Salmonella is considered more of a threat to the ferrents handling the food than the ferrets. If the ferret isn't particularly ill, the food should go through them before the salmonella can start multiplying inside them. Just make sure to properly store (fridge/freezer) and handle the meat (keep prep space clean, don't touch anything you don't have to after handling raw meat until you've washed your hands, wash everything when you're done, etc). I prep food next to a sink with hot, soapy water so I can quickly clean my hands and utensils without contaminating anything with bacteria.
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Post by Klarissa on Aug 15, 2015 17:13:55 GMT -5
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Post by Samantha :) on Aug 24, 2015 12:27:44 GMT -5
Update on ferrets . They are doing well, fur is growing back on Ace. He gets rechecked by the vet in a month and also gets a dental done. I've never had a ferret go under before, is there anything I need to worry about?
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Post by Heather on Aug 24, 2015 14:22:14 GMT -5
Ferrets generally don't do that well with anaesthetics but that being said your vet will probably understand this and know the usual tricks to keep your little one safe. I would suggest double checking hearts before they go under. Hidden heart conditions can give the whole normal procedure a bit of a turn. Their body temps tend to drop at alarming rates causing hearts to stop...things like warm blankets, the right sized intubation kits, oxygen at hand...normal things. I've had a couple of kids go under for teeth repairs. Odin gave my vet a turn because he stopped breathing on his own but I just helped administer his oxygen and we were good to go (on a side note, Odin was 9 yrs old....unfortunately the surgery could not be put off). He came out slow but recovered well. Atreyu came through the whole procedure in flying colours and he was 6 and adrenal at the time. No problems at all. Good luck with your little one ciao
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2015 15:09:41 GMT -5
mine have been under --no problems
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