Hi, my name is Sam and I want to introduce myself to the list!  I have
had 2 ferrets before but now I only have one which I just bought a few days
ago.  My friend and I named her Abby.  When I was at the pet shop, I
decided on Abby because she seemed to be the most sedate one there and she
didn't try to bite.  However, after Ia while, when I got home, I noticed
that her hind legs are kind of dragging.  I would say 75% of the time she
is walking around fine, but not hopping yet maybe due to a new home and 25%
she's dragging her hind legs with her belly flat.  Not only this, she
seemed really sluggish and doesn't have a grip at all when I pick her up or
put her on my shoulder.  I checked the stool and they are dark red in color
and very soft, unlike the feces of my previous ferrets.  there is plenty of
food and water and she's eating a lot.  She's only about 7-8 weeks old.
Are there any suggestions or comments on what could be wrong?  I read the
FAQ but couldn't really find a description of symptons that match this
exactly.  What is wrong?  Please help!
 
                                                Sam
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[Posted in FML issue 1286]