Found out today Petco would pay for the initial vet checkup for our new
kit. We took her in and here is what we were told.
She had a lump in her stomach which was not painful to the touch. The lump
could either be a blockage or stool. She was eating regular ferret food at
the vet's which was a good sign. I checked her hydration yesterday and it
was fine. The vet said she was dehydrated and I could tell because of what
the skin looked like when he scruffed her. I asked the doc how long it
takes to get dehydrated and he said hours. Why I asked is because
yesterday she was not dehydrated. So they gave her fluids.
The doc wants to run these tests, which can be done one at a time.
Fecal Tests $18.50
Blood Count $24.00
Internal Organ Func Screen $41
X-Rays with Barium $95
Plus there might be the $27 Office Visit
The concern I have is most tests would run with office visit quite abit.
Keep in mind we have had the kit 13 days. Even if we did one test at a
time something still could be wrong. Consider Intestinal Blockage fees at
$500-$600. Even tho we have had her a short time I just don't know what to
do. Petco is giving me 4 days from today to bring her back and either get
my money back or get a different ferret. I still believe she was 4 maybe
5 weeks old when they sold her. Any suggestions or advice would be
appreciated.
Thanks!
Debbie
[Posted in FML issue 2632]