Post by Sparrow on Apr 10, 2018 17:21:42 GMT -5
Hello!
I am a new member, but I've lurked on the forums for a time off and on. I have a 8 year old ferret named, Sparrow, who I've had since he was 6-8 weeks old.
Until late last year my ferret was healthy and happy, but around July/August he had a mast cell tumor (which went away on its own) and his vet felt like he might have Adrenal Disease, but at the time the focus was on just making sure the tumor went away. His tumor went away, but I started seeing signs of issues with him that seemed like old age, but also what I thought might be insulinoma.
He was eating a ferret food that I thought was good because I had good results with the brand before with another animal. I now see just how important their diets really are. I now feed Wysong w/ Digestive Support and sometimes Wysong Archetype 2 Rabbit Formula for Ferrets. He has been improving, which I'm so happy to see. I am going to put him on some probiotics, to hopefully help him build up some good bacteria as he's quite old for a fur ball.
Sparrow has been an awesome fur baby and I hope he sticks around with me for a few more years. I joined this forum because its focused on holistic ferret care, and I try to take care of all my animals using holistic remedies when possible. This forum has made a lot of things about ferret care far easier to understand when you experience something for the first time. I realize you all aren't vets, but that's why I like it. Sometimes I just need people to get to the point. I think I ranted enough, lol! I look forward to meeting you all.
I am a new member, but I've lurked on the forums for a time off and on. I have a 8 year old ferret named, Sparrow, who I've had since he was 6-8 weeks old.
Until late last year my ferret was healthy and happy, but around July/August he had a mast cell tumor (which went away on its own) and his vet felt like he might have Adrenal Disease, but at the time the focus was on just making sure the tumor went away. His tumor went away, but I started seeing signs of issues with him that seemed like old age, but also what I thought might be insulinoma.
He was eating a ferret food that I thought was good because I had good results with the brand before with another animal. I now see just how important their diets really are. I now feed Wysong w/ Digestive Support and sometimes Wysong Archetype 2 Rabbit Formula for Ferrets. He has been improving, which I'm so happy to see. I am going to put him on some probiotics, to hopefully help him build up some good bacteria as he's quite old for a fur ball.
Sparrow has been an awesome fur baby and I hope he sticks around with me for a few more years. I joined this forum because its focused on holistic ferret care, and I try to take care of all my animals using holistic remedies when possible. This forum has made a lot of things about ferret care far easier to understand when you experience something for the first time. I realize you all aren't vets, but that's why I like it. Sometimes I just need people to get to the point. I think I ranted enough, lol! I look forward to meeting you all.
