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Hello. I've been owned by my six guys (and gal) for up to six years now.
This is the first time I've ever seen this behavior. Charles recently
started licking what I imagine is urine from the carpet remnants I buy to
line the bottom of their cages (yes, there is a defiant one amongst them).
He licks the rug around the outside of the litter pan. Immediately I
yanked the rug out and replaced it with a fresh rug. The next day I
noticed him doing the same thing. The day after I noticed him eating the
poop deposited next to the litter pan. What would cause him to suddenly
start doing this? Noteably, there was a recent change in their diet from 8
in 1 to Totally Ferret. He shares 2 litter pans with 6 ferrets, which is
changed daily. There is continuously food and water in their cage, so they
aren't lacking in anything from what I can see. This is a suddenly new
behavior in a 4 year old ferret. Also, noteworthy is that I just moved to
a new apartment. They get free range in their own bedroom. Anyone who has
experienced this behavior please share? It's really starting to gross me
out. =-P
*Dooks* to all! ~ Dee, Mooch, 'Spresso, Breezely Bruin, Charles, Dash &
Vera.
[Posted in FML issue 2858]
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