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Post by kaitiebuksa on Jan 11, 2012 15:42:02 GMT -5
I have a 5 year old black footed ferret named ratticus jones, we we're given him back in november. He's really fragile, when i hold him i can feel his spine and his back legs are really skinny and clumsy kinda like hes unstable. He eats fine, active for a five year old. But I've noticed he pees a dark golden color, and i changed his diet today, maybe it was to all of a sudden for him, and hes been trying to make himself throw up, like hed try to regurgitate it, he succeeded once and it was this clear mucous that he threw up. And hes been caughing than he chews on something in his mouth, not sure what it is. I'm just really worried about him being a ferret lover and all, i'd like to make the rest of his life years worth while without any health problems, so please if you have any answers let me know, thank you.
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Post by jwilliams91 on Jan 11, 2012 16:38:47 GMT -5
I would get him to a vet as soon as possible if he is vomiting and his urine is discoloured. Ferrets can go downhill fairly quickly if you aren't able to pinpoint what is wrong with them and get them the help that they need.
I don't know anything about black footed ferrets really, but I would get him to a vet asap to make sure that nothing happens.
Please keep us updated on your baby.
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Post by Barbara on Jan 11, 2012 17:42:03 GMT -5
I agree, he needs to see a vet asap. Our paws are crossed that he recovers quickly.
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Post by judy on Jan 11, 2012 19:39:34 GMT -5
The chewing could be teeth grinding, indicating nausea. I would see what the vet says too... poor baby sounds sick. Those could be symptoms of insulinoma. Its usually easily treated and not expensive to keep up. The test for it is relatively cheap too. I hope your baby feels better! Keep us posted.
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Post by ordinarygirl on Jan 11, 2012 19:50:02 GMT -5
How did you get a black footed ferret? They are an endangered species.
Domestic ferrets cant regurgitate....he needs a vet ASAP
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Post by kaitiebuksa on Jan 12, 2012 17:18:02 GMT -5
So today Ratty seems better, he's not acting sick. So it mustve been the deit change, hes back on his old diet. However im still going to make him an appointment to check out his hind legs and his fragile body because im worried  And yeah i heard they were, i was given him so im not sure how the last owner got him. |
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Post by Barbara on Jan 12, 2012 17:38:49 GMT -5
I think he's probably a sable with marking like a black footed ferret. BTW I believe it's illegal to own a BFF, they are on the endangered species list. Do you all know the story behind the BFF? I met the man who is in charge of introducing them back into the wild at the Chicago show. He is amazing!
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Post by kaitiebuksa on Jan 12, 2012 20:56:32 GMT -5
no hes got a really light brownish grayish coating, he might be siamese, but he looks different from my other 2 year old siamese, he could also be a mix, im not to sure. and yeah ratty's previous owner gave me a article about them, but thats pretty cool
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Post by ordinarygirl on Jan 13, 2012 9:46:41 GMT -5
Can you post a pic?
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Post by kaitiebuksa on Jan 16, 2012 13:20:24 GMT -5
sure, once i learn how to post a picture  but i will get right on it |
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Post by kaitiebuksa on Jan 16, 2012 13:37:22 GMT -5
Kay soo i uploaded a picture in the photo gallery, titled Ratticus Jones
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Post by stivsferretbiznus on Jan 16, 2012 14:02:35 GMT -5
dark goldish/brown pee is a sign of dehydration. the hacking and chewing could be a sign of mucus in his lungs.
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Post by jwilliams91 on Jan 16, 2012 18:49:03 GMT -5
How is the little one doing?
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Post by kaitiebuksa on Jan 17, 2012 0:33:14 GMT -5
He seems alot better  hes really active, when hes in his cage and wakes up he automatically wants out to play and be held, so i think hes doing pretty good. I was talking to his previous owner about his back legs and his clumsyness, he said ratty was always like that since he was little. He thinks when ratty was younger before he gotten him something mustve happened. But im still concerned so to get a solid accurate answer i still want to take him to the vet |
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but i will get right on it
hes really active, when hes in his cage and wakes up he automatically wants out to play and be held, so i think hes doing pretty good. I was talking to his previous owner about his back legs and his clumsyness, he said ratty was always like that since he was little. He thinks when ratty was younger before he gotten him something mustve happened. But im still concerned so to get a solid accurate answer i still want to take him to the vet 
all my kids are doing well otter is getting real beefy feeling <winter weight?> and his coat is getting real soft not many noticeable changes overall,, new guy is getting big