Urgent help needed

External Since: Jul 04, 2003 Posts: 1

I'm babysitting 2 ferrets and the older female (5 yrs) has been
lethargic for the past few days. They sleep so much I wasn't worried.
But today, it seems like she is suffering from hind leg paralysis
and, although trying to eat, does not seem to have the energy. In the
last few days, she may have been drinking more. I am taking her to
the vet this afternoon after work but can anyone give me an idea of
what she may be suffering from?

External Since: Aug 08, 2003 Posts: 126

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nmadsen RemoveThis @exide.be (Madsen) wrote:

> I'm babysitting 2 ferrets and the older female (5 yrs) has been
> lethargic for the past few days. They sleep so much I wasn't worried.
> But today, it seems like she is suffering from hind leg paralysis
> and, although trying to eat, does not seem to have the energy. In the
> last few days, she may have been drinking more. I am taking her to
> the vet this afternoon after work but can anyone give me an idea of
> what she may be suffering from?
>

Make sure you take her to a ferret knowlegable vet and not a "regular"
vet. They may mean well and try to be helpful but they usually miss
really obvious things that a ferret vet would know instantly.

The female sounds like she could be suffering from insulinoma, an
obstruction, or poisoning, all of which could be life threatening if not
treated asap. But without a thorough checkup there's no way to know if
it's that or something else.

Best of luck with the vet. Taking her to a good ferret vet immediately
is the best thing to do.

Good luck.
-Melissa