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Post by abbeytheferret6 on Jun 28, 2020 5:37:16 GMT -5
I lost another ferret yesterday---my sweet Phoebe. I went into the room to feed her and LeeLee, and my husband spied her halfway out of a bin. I noticed her tail was bushed out--which always concerns me because she almost choked to death and her tailed bushed out. He thought she was sleeping. But when he touched her she was cold. She was stiff on upper part of body. I do not know if she died within the hour or what. I do have her in the freezer in a shoebox as I am going to call my vet Monday and see if she will do a necropsy. I want to see why she died as she was running around up until this time ---no lethargy or any other symptoms. She did gain a little bit of weight. She probably was 6.5 years old as I got her off craigslist, and they told me she was almost 1.5 yrs. DIP my little darling
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Post by Corvidophile on Jun 28, 2020 10:20:47 GMT -5
Sorry for your loss, rest in peace Phoebe.
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Post by caitmonster on Jun 28, 2020 10:44:17 GMT -5
Aww I'm so sorry, what a shock.
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Post by unclejoe on Jun 28, 2020 13:59:27 GMT -5
I'm so sorry abbey. i know a necropsy won't bring her back, but if your vet is willing to do one, it may help him/her to learn more about fuzzies. I hope it's a little comfort to think that she probably passed quickly.
DIP Phoebe. You were loved and i know you had the best possible life.
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floofnoodle
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Post by floofnoodle on Jun 28, 2020 14:22:05 GMT -5
I'm so sorry, I hope you are ok. Hopefully the vet can find out what happened- I know that would make me feel better if it were my ferret.
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Post by abbeytheferret6 on Jun 29, 2020 16:25:16 GMT -5
Phoebe had an aggressive adrenal tumor that had blood in it. It invaded the caudal vena cava. I think this what made her go into shock. (It is a blood vessel that goes to or lies near the heart). They gave me a short run down by phone, so it is possible that I might get some more information because it is a laboratory that tests for diseases in animals. They will not let you have the body back---state law. They do give you an option to have a company that cremates pick up the body so you can have the ashes.
DIP my girl---I am glad that I found you. Phoebe was found on craigslist and was said to be a little boy--the reason I went and got her. I had all girls at the time. I never looked to see until about 2 or 3 days later. Turned out she was deaf too and the people never knew--probably their first ferret.
It was meant for me to have you little girl.
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Post by Charlie on Jun 29, 2020 23:22:07 GMT -5
So very sorry for you loss. Phoebe was very lucky to have you in her life. DIP Phoebe.
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Post by Thérèse on Jul 1, 2020 4:28:13 GMT -5
Condolences on the loss of Phoebe. Hopefully having some answers will give you solace. May your memories of the years you had together help soothe the pain of her passing
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Post by abbeytheferret6 on Jul 9, 2020 3:12:27 GMT -5
While I was vacationing in Florida, my hubby picked up the ashes of our little Phoebe. It came with a floral canister, but I thought I would let ya'll see her ashes. The little identification metal disc went in with her body and stayed with it from what I understand. They did misspell her name---but it is ok.
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floofnoodle
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Post by floofnoodle on Jul 9, 2020 7:24:02 GMT -5
I'm sorry, but at least you have her ashes. Hope you're all doing ok.
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Post by unclejoe on Jul 9, 2020 15:11:12 GMT -5
I hate going to the funeral home and picking up those little wooden boxes. What really sux I got nothing for Goober I wish you peace
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Post by abbeytheferret6 on Jul 10, 2020 5:59:59 GMT -5
Thanks for condolences guys.
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Post by unclejoe on Jul 10, 2020 13:23:10 GMT -5
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