Food comment/question-
 
I just recently successfully switched all my ferrets to a hypo-allergenic
diet, on the strong advice of their vet.  I was rather surprised it was
such a successful experiment, though two of them just love food in general.
The one I was most concerned about was my oldest, who at 6 yrs.  old has
been eating Iams kitty food for over 4 1/2 years.  So now they all eat IVD
Duck & Potato--a better diet than i get:).  HOWEVER the downside--now they
poop more than they used to.  And it's not as solid/dark (the cat food
itself is not as solid/dark).  ItUs been two to three weeks...am I doomed
to this excessive amount of presents in the litter box?  I was hoping it
was a transitory thing, but IUm beginning to suspect not.
 
Health question-
 
Can anyone tell me, how swollen is a swollen vulva?  Is is obvious when
this happens to female ferrets with adrenal disease?  I am of course
paranoid b/c one of my boys just went through that experience, but my
oldest Zooey has a "little bit" of missing hair on the tip of her tail
and a "little bit" of vulva that is slightly bigger than my other girls'.
 
Any peace of mind would be appreciated!
 
thank you-
 
Minta
 
(& Linus, Martin, Sybil & Zooey)
[Posted in FML issue 2868]