>My ferret has been seeming puffy lately. When I hold him my hand
>seems to not fit around him as well.. how do I tell if something's
>wrong/this is a sign I should be looking for in a sickness, or if
>he's just getting fat/bigger?

If something looks "wrong", a vet visit is usually a good idea. In
general, weighing them regularly and keeping track of their weight
over time is a great way to tell the difference between bloating and
real fat/weight gain.

Even then, you need a vet to determine whether it's really fat, or
if there is a tumor or something else going on.

Kevin Farlee

[Posted in FML 7164]