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I have to agree with Tracy's post about the lack of ferret-competent vets.
I live in an area that seems to be devoid of vets that specialize in
ferrets. I'd be happy with a vet that could at least diagnose a disease or
blockage. I'd be tickled with a vet that could perform corrective surgery!
The vet closest to me (a two-minute drive) has been used for shots, but he
never so much as examines the ferrets while they're there. He completely
missed a blockage when we had our first ferret, and she ended up dying at
the tender age of four months after 2-3 weeks of just getting worse and
worse; he saw her three times and never mentioned the possibility of a
blockage! Although I have to give him credit for saving one of my ferrets
that had a severe reaction after his last shot.
I recently switched to another vet (a 20-minute drive away) to see if he's
any better. I was told by the receptionist when I made the appointment
that he has seen lots of ferrets and, to date, has never had to refer one -
he's been able to treat whatever he was presented with. I'm impressed that
he actually examines the ferrets, but was disappointed that he does not
separate shots by a couple of weeks or so - he's always given them at the
same time, and never had any problems. Needless to say, I didn't let him
give the second shot at the same time! I've already had one ferret have
a reaction, thank you very much! I suspect one of my ferrets has adrenal
disease, and I need to call the vet's office to see if he can
diagnose/treat adrenal disease. I sure hope so!
Debbie, Becky, and the ferts - Brae, Templeton, Sally, Phoebe and Klondike
Remembering Jamie - with us such a short time, but special because she was
our first
[Posted in FML issue 3296]
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