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Post by lycorisousa on Feb 15, 2018 21:17:56 GMT -5
Vet said everything was normal but she was making the sound there. She had some coughing and gagging while there. She said it sounded like sneezing to her still strange but while she is an exotic vet sue went to get the vet that owes ferrets to listen to her.
Together they think nasal irritation, not quite an infection. So dry air, allergens, ect. Told me to monitor her, they are opened on weekends which is nice. She said she needs to see if they will let them order an x-ray tube for her ferret patience. Apparently, she's been getting lots of push back on supplies because she only has 10 ferrets.
There is another ferret vet an hour away maybe I can see what he thinks. She had some redness on her face which was noted but it went down after she had a big gag and hacking fit there.
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Post by FireAngel on Feb 16, 2018 20:01:51 GMT -5
Oh I hope she is feeling better today! The menu looks great by the way!
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Post by lycorisousa on Feb 16, 2018 22:54:42 GMT -5
Thank you so much! Hopefully, we can keep it up.
We found out she somehow got foam so we gave her pooping pumpkin while setting an appointment just in case. My roommate watched her and she was still doing it by the time the appointment came around.
Ended up taking her, the vet said stomach, lung, and throat were clear but she was still confused by the sound she was making. Exotics are her specialty but she felt the sound was almost like a sneeze. The other vet on duty is actually for my dogs but he owns ferrets and she got him to come and listen to what she was doing. When he came in she had a gagging and coughing fit while making her nasal sound.
Together they were saying it's possible she has her respiratory irritated not yet infected so allergies I suppose. Told me to keep an eye on her and if she is losing weight or seems worse to bring her back right away. I'm blessed with 2 exotic specialists in the area so if I needed I guess the third opinion, in this case, I can take her to someone else. We cleaned the house super well, changed their bedding, and closed their privacy cover all the way. Normally the top part is the only part closed off. She played for a bit but climbed into my dog's crate and slept (it's up high so she can't be bothered and I suppose feels more private to her).
She seemed normal this morning, even did her morning meet mommy at the kitchen jump she does. Did sleep most of the day but she tends to when it rains, she hasn't made the sound again. So I'm hoping extra cleaning, humidifer and maybe getting an air purifier is going to benefit her.
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Post by FireAngel on Feb 18, 2018 11:51:27 GMT -5
Oh I'm so glad to hear she is doing better! Pop quiz, what is the blockage protocol and when should it be used? I know we have not gone over this at but given what you just went through, I thought maybe you have done some research into it.
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Post by lycorisousa on Feb 18, 2018 15:28:08 GMT -5
Blockage protocol is only to be done in an emergency and you know for sure there is a blockage. Pumpkin is high in carbs which is bad for ferrets while vasaline can stop the body from absorbing nutrients. It should be stopped if they crash or start vomiting this will mean a total blockage and should be taken to the vet right away.
Alternate vasaline 1tsp and pure pumpkin 1 table spoon every hour for up to 4 hours. If object does pass continue to follow up by giving them 1 tsp of pumpkin for 4 days.
Honestly I've had the protocol stored on my computer since I got them and have read it so many times and have it on my fridge also. Get that memorized. Never hurts to review especially with the scare she gave me.
She is doing a lot better back to her playful self and causing trouble.
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Post by lycorisousa on Feb 19, 2018 19:30:21 GMT -5
Arioch
1. Ferret's weight: 1.14LB
2. Ferret's Daily Medications: N/A
3. Ferret has eaten "X" amount on average per meal: 1.50oz
4. Stools on various proteins: everything looks normal
5. Activity levels: normal except on her sick days were she wanted to be left alone to sleep.
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1. Ferret's weight: 2.14lb
2. Ferret's Daily Medications: N/A
3. Ferret has eaten "X" amount on average per meal: 1.50oz
4. Stools on various proteins: normal
5. Activity levels: Has gotten more active and playful.
Weekly Menu:
Monday: Rabbit dinner: Turkey wing
Tuesday: Steak dinner: Heart
Wednesday: Mice dinner: Quail
Thursday: Mice and egg dinner: Liver and kidney
Friday: Chicken Neck dinner: turkey neck
Saturday: Turkey Neck dinner: Mice
Sunday: Frog Legs dinner: Mice
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Post by FireAngel on Feb 20, 2018 0:05:14 GMT -5
Menu looks great and I'm so glad she is feeling better! Today's question Does heating heart degrade the taurine level?
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Post by lycorisousa on Feb 20, 2018 9:33:40 GMT -5
Heat will degrade taurine levels but freezing will not.
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Post by FireAngel on Feb 21, 2018 11:08:32 GMT -5
Correct. Today's question If giving quail eggs how many per ferret per week is ok?
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Post by lycorisousa on Feb 21, 2018 16:03:51 GMT -5
Correct. Today's question If giving quail eggs how many per ferret per week is ok? I actually don't know this one so here is my guess. Would say that 3 quail eggs equal a normal egg and since you can give up to 2 eggs depending on shedding I would say 6 quail eggs per ferret during shedding, so that would mean normally 3 a week.
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Post by lycorisousa on Feb 24, 2018 22:25:46 GMT -5
So we what was supposed to be a day trip to Chattanooga turns out a place we stopped at turned into an active shooter situation. We had to get a hotel since my car was in the area where it started. My sister fed them but I told her to grab anything labeled ferret and give it to them so it might be off but I think we are still on menu.
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Post by FireAngel on Feb 24, 2018 22:27:10 GMT -5
Yes! That is correct! Sorry for the delayed reply, life got a bit crazy there! Today's question What pork bones are considered edible if any?
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Post by lycorisousa on Feb 25, 2018 9:19:16 GMT -5
Most are not edible but they can eat button bones and rib ends.
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Post by lycorisousa on Feb 26, 2018 19:59:55 GMT -5
Arioch
1. Ferret's weight: 1.12LB
2. Ferret's Daily Medications: N/A
3. Ferret has eaten "X" amount on average per meal: 1.50oz
4. Stools on various proteins: normal
5. Activity levels: Been a little more adventurous and troublesome.
Orion
1. Ferret's weight: 2.13 lb
2. Ferret's Daily Medications: N/A
3. Ferret has eaten "X" amount on average per meal: 1.50oz
4. Stools on various proteins: normal
5. Activity levels: More playful and adventurous
Weekly Menu:
Monday: Chicken necks dinner: liver and kidney
Tuesday: Mice dinner: Frog legs & egg
Wednesday: Mice dinner: beef
Thursday: Chicken neck dinner: rabbit
Friday: Mice dinner: Heart
Saturday: Chicken & egg dinner: Quail
Sunday: Mice dinner: Turkey Necks
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Post by FireAngel on Feb 26, 2018 21:31:01 GMT -5
You are correct! You are doing an awesome job? Is there anything in particular you can think of you need more specific help with?
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