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Darci and Darcy and Pooh posted about the new ferret in their life.
>Our problem seems to be that we are not sure when she comes into her first
>heat. We purchased her from a pet store and the owner didn't take her to
>get her shots or anything.
Well, I don't understand what business a pet store has selling an unaltered
animal in the first place! (Ferret, cat, dog, bird, guinea pig...)
I defer to more experienced owners about when ferrets first come into heat,
but I believe it can be when they are anywhere between 6 months and a year
old. A swollen vulva is a danger sign - take her to the vet right away! I
don't think there's any harm done by the shots to bring a ferret out of
heat. In my opinion, you should get her fixed right away - 8 months is old
enough!
Sara Petersen
FURRY (Ferrets Underfoot Running Round You)
PS: Don't forget the distemper shots!
[Posted in FML issue 2517]
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