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Squeaker is now 5 months old. He is the joy of my life when my wife is
working nights. He keeps me so much company, and is my constant companion.
We literally do everything together.
 
Several weeks ago, when I returned from a business trip to Louisiana, my
wife said "you need to look at the ferret." When I walked in the door, I
could see all the way across the room his eyes were all milky. I asked her
how long they had been like that, and she replied it had only been a mater
of hours.
 
I contacted the vet immediately, and had an emergency visit! The vet did
bloodwork and it was determined everything was normal. My poor little friend
had developed "acute cataracts." I just returned from taking him to
Gaithersburg, MD and a visit with the referal vet (specialist). She said it
could have been caused by his diet. I told her exactly what I was feeding
him, nothing out of the ordinary, and we are at a loss to determine what was
the cause.
 
She said perhaps it was the "Wiskas" I had given him when he was younger.
She said that she has seen so few cases like this, but in the two she has
encountered, they both were drinking that milk substitute. So hey, don't
ever feed your baby that junk! I guarantee I never will again!!@#^%*
 
He can still see shadows, but his vision is very poor. I've known blind
ferrets to do quite well, but it is so sad for me. I love him so much!
 
Jim
[Posted in FML issue 1057]