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Do any of the vets have an opinion about why ferrets are so susceptible
to cancer? I've owned 4 ferrets to date, 2 have died from cancer (one
with lymphoma, one with tumor thru bowel). A third has always had an
enlarged spleen but so far (6 years) has managed. Is there something in
the breeding lines, possibly a different "age time-line" (eg a couple
years seems young to us but is already quite mature for ferrets).
Finally, an update on the Tucker/Holly introduction. They are together
though Tucker insists on "rolling" Holly whenever he is awake. I've
never seen a ferret grow so fast! He went from a small handful to HUGE
in about 4 weeks! He is already the largest ferret I've owned. Holly
is about 2.5 pounds and Tuckers has to be at least 3 already!
Someone asked about "screaming" ferrets: Tucker is the most vocal critter
I've heard! Even when he is winning the battles he emits a warcry almost
non-stop. What a character. Best wishes for a Happy 1996 to all!!
Scott
[Posted in FML issue 1430]
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