And Fausto doesn't seem himself.
I thought it was the change of seasons. Fausto balloons up in the winter into a brick. He has kept his size, but his weight is down.
Someone has had runny poop for six weeks - I haven't been able to figure out who, but now I'm wondering if it isn't Fausto. Previously everyone seemed healthy, now I have one who just appears not quite right.
So with considerable anxiety - we're off to the vet this afternoon. Last time someone didn't seem right - Sunny had an unexplained anemia. It was an emotional roller coaster, about $2500 and we lost.
Fausto is special. (as they all are, but really, he's special). I love the way he came to me via the Lemon Grove Rehabilitation Center - just walked in their front door one Saturday. Big enough to trigger the automatic doors.
Perhaps I shouldn't share that. I've heard DFG say that ferrets go out and prowl for old people thinking they smell just like rabbits.
Wish us luck.
UPDATE
The vet's guess is some sort of bacterial infection. Fausto is on Amoxicillin and Flagyl. I forgot what fun it is to give ferrets Flagyl. Blood results should be in tomorrow. The words "insulinoma" and "anemia" did not come up - so I'm happy.
1 comment:
Pat-
I've got fingers crossed, legs crossed and even the eyes are crossed, plus I'm saying a prayer for you and you're sweet little fur baby. Hopefully it's nothing serious. I know it seems like when it rains, it pours, but remember there is always a rainbow after the rain! I'm asking God to give Fausto extra care so that he'll live a nice long life with ya'll in you're happy little home. Obviously you need him right now to brighten up your life!! Hang in there.
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