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Well yesterday started week 5. Everyone is still with us, all 61.
Currently I have 1 critical and 5 passed the critical stage but not quite
to recovery. Two just coming into it. I worked up expenses yesterday and
we've hit $700 and that is without vet care. Just thought everyone might
want to start a kitty just in case. This was one aspect of ECE I wasn't
aware of. But they are well worth every penny of it.
Seems there are 4 critical days where they have to be force-fed then I can
syringe feed more easily till they start eating on their own, then they
still get the supplemental feedings for about a week, all the while being
watched with an eagle eye.
Almost everyone is skinny. It breaks my heart to look at them and I keep
picking them up and try to syringe feed more. I know they are frustrated
with me but I want them fattened up NOW. Thank goodness they were all a
little chunky to begin with.
We've been triple whammied. They got ECE, then the "real" flu then I got
the "real" flu. I lost my volunteer for 3 weeks and wouldn't let any ferret
owners help, didn't want to pass it along.
But I can see the light through the trees now. Please say a little prayer
for us that the healing process is quick.
My condolences to all that have lost their beloved ferrets.
For those waiting for whatever from me, I will get to it but right now the
babies come first.
Hugs to all. tle (aka Sprite)
[Posted in FML issue 1528]
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