Greetings Everybody,
 
     I have been reading the list for awhile now and it is
about time for me to join in.  I would like to thank
Chris for maintaining this list and everyone who
participates.
 
* Regarding allergies, Envirocare makes 4 or 5
models of air filters.  I have one and now both
my girlfriend and I can breath much better.  I always
wash my hands after handling the ferret though.  The
filter removes all air born particle down to 3 microns.
It is basically a fan with a HEPA filter.  These filters
can be found in just about every department store
recently (Just in time for XMAS).
 
*Regarding ferets and birds...I have a friend who had
a ferret with an aggressive personality.  Well, the ferret
got out of the room (Squeezed under the door!!) and climbed
on the bird cage, OPENED the cage and no more bird!!!
I doubt my ferret would bother with the bird. Every ferret
is different.
 
** I now have a few questions for Dr. Williams regarding
** The Adrenal Disease In The Ferret
 
Dr. Williams,
 
     After reading the ferret list for ~100 issues and your
article posted in issue #648, I am concerned that my
ferret has an adrenal gland problem.  The following symptoms
have appeared recently (~ 1 month): Hair loss (light-not severe) at
the end of the tail; Apparent dexterity trouble occasionally
in the rear end( This is on a hard wood floor);  A bit of
scratching (I am convinced that it isnot fleas); and a
most peculiar very seldome occasional behavior pattern
of standing still, and then slowly falling over.
My ferret is approximately 6 years and 2 months old.  He is
still very active, but not quite as much as I remember him
being a couple of years ago.  I am not positive he has
an adrenal gland problem.  How do I confirm whether or not
he has an adrenal gland problem?  Is heto old for surgery?
What is the life expectancy of a healthy ferret (any statistics)?
Thanks in advance for your response!
 
* Well, so as not to make too long a post...I will sign
off for now... Next post, I share some amusing ferret events!
 
-=>Art Grondine & Guy Ferret (Alias Mr. Ferret)
 
[Posted in FML issue 0653]