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Hi.
I haven't written in a LONG time, but am still lurking.
To Damon and Penny: Have you tested for E. coli? I know this sounds
strange, but way back when I only had 3 ferrets, all three came down with
explosive diarrhea (sorry, but it WAS explosive), lethargy, weight loss
and loss of appetite. We tested for everything, but nothing showed up
positive. Finally, as a last resort, my vet sent a blood sample to the
University of Tennessee and the report showed an overgrowth of E. coli.
You may want to look for this. Just my $0.02.
On another subject, after 5 years and MANY ferrets later, the carpet in my
spare bedroom must go. It smells! I have steam cleaned, carpet-freshed,
but to no avail. I was thinking about putting in pet stain resistant
carpet but wondered how effective it would be. (I have also stapled
carpet runner at the base of all four walls.) I also wondered about
vinyl/linoleum. Does anyone have any ideas as to the best type of
flooring I should use? I know there are pros and cons to each.
-Mark Zmyewski
Cloud Nine Ferrets
Huntsville, Alabama
[Posted in FML issue 3036]
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