The Triangle Ferret Lovers club of Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, and
surrounding areas of North Carolina is meeting in Morrisville, Saturday,
October 18th from 4:30pm-6:30pm with ferrets that are non-aggressive and
up-to-date vaccinated to plan upcoming events and activities.  Directions
are at our club website.
 
Guest Speaker is Dr. Jay Mackie of Quail Corners Animal Hospital - Millbrook
Rd, Raleigh (jointly owned by Hidden Valley AH - Lynn Rd, Raleigh).
Topic: Geriatric Care of Ferrets
 
Ferret Play time -           4:30-5:00pm     (30 min.)
Review Club Agenda -     5:00-5:30pm     (30 min.)
Guest Speaker -             5:30-6:15pm     (45 min.)
Adjournment -                 by 6:30pm
 
I've provided Dr. Mackie with the following suggestions for his discussion.
If you would like anything else specifically addressed, email the question
and I will advise Dr. Mackie.
 
1. When is a ferret considered geriatric?
2. Semi-Annual tests to be performed, beginning at what age and why?
3. Special diet concerns. (Protein/Fat percentages.)
    A.  Hard vs. Soft food.
    B.  Duck Soup.
4. Arthritis.
5. Teeth cleaning.
6. Dry paw pad care.
7. Eyesight and sense of smell.
 
Shari Gunter
http://www.trifl.org
[Posted in FML issue 2088]