Poorly Jill

[Gooner 143]

One of my Jill's today seems very lethargic, and unsteady on her feet, also tummy seems to be bloated.

She is quite old maybe 8 or 9 years, was ok yesterday just wondered could she have had a stroke?

Have been giving her water which she drinks, not sure what to do she shares hutch with another any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

[Huan72 687]

Get her to the vets, could be a whole host of things. Remember a ferrets digestive tract is short as they live on a high protein diet so any blockage or other digestive problem is going to have a negative effect on her really quickly. A bloated abdomen can also indicate heart issues and fluid retention. Definitely need a trip to the vets . Good luck whatever the result.

[Gooner 143]

Well just got back from vets minus one ferret.

Diagnosis was that there was an abnormality in tummy and they could x ray but she may not come through anaesthetic other alternative pts.

Gutted as was a good worker.

[Huan72 687]

Sorry to hear that, gutted for you, at least she's not suffering.

[Gooner 143]

Sorry to hear that, gutted for you, at least she's not suffering.

 

Thanks mate

[jennym 39]

Sorry to hear your sad news.

 

I've had both hobs and jills over the years and the ferrets in general, once they become ill go downhill rapidly.

 

All the best.

[Andrew Beirne 78]

sorry to hear that made always a balls when ya loose a good grafter

[vanman1 411]

Shit mate i feel for you,but you did the right thing.Just look at the positves mate 8/9 yrs of happy life its not a bad age for a ferret just remenber the good times buddy it will put a smile on ya face atb.