Hi Folks,
 
Just got in a group of 6 new ferrets....all seem to be in fine health
(except needing spay/neuters) except for one.  St.  Nicholas is a DEW whole
male.  He has lost some hair on the bottom half of his body (very un-adrenal
like), but new hair is coming in so I am not too worried.  Anyway, he seems
to have a weezing, hacking cough.  It has gradually gotten worse (got them
all last Saturday) and while we are all going into the vets on Monday, I
wondered if there is anything I could do for him?
 
He is currently caged by himself, I use woodstove pellets as litter (he
doesn't play in it regardless), feeding Iams Kitten/TF mix, has plenty of
water, all clean bedding (cotton sheets), etc.  He doesn't act like it's a
cold so I was thinking it may be an allergy.
 
Any ideas are gratefully received!
 
Mary McCarty-Houser
Pennsylvania Ferret Rescue Association
Director, Centre County Branch
http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/ferretlady
[Posted in FML issue 2223]