To Pam Barber -
 
        Pam I would suggest a complete blood count and chemistry panel on Ernie
and Grover with special attention paid to the blood glucose.  Also, if they can
be anesthetized a little with gas, check the mouths for ulcers.  WE often see
these in ferrets exhibiting the pawing in the mouth behavior.  I don't know if
it is the cause or the result, but you may find some there, which would
interfere with eating.
 
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Bruce Williams, DVM, DACVP              Department of Veterinary Pathology
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[Posted in FML issue 1201]