I thought I would report on our visit to the vet today.  Perhaps you all
would like to hear about a visit that had a happy result.  I am the proud
owner of two healthy babies, as suspected.  Today was just for vaccines and
a check-up.  Since I am a vet.  student (1st year), I take the fuzzies to
the clinic here (free office visit!!!).  The 4th year doing the exam had
never touched a ferret before so I got to teach her a few things.  She
quickly learned the difference between Chloe (the devil) and Sabrina (the
angel).  Chloe was everywhere.  In the sink, trying to stick her head in the
sharps box (cool, needles!) behind the refridgerator.  Sabrina just crawled
in my coat and took a nap.  Then, the vet.  came in with the nutrical.  Dr.
O'handley is now Chloe's new best friend.  SHe didn't even squirm during the
shots!  We can barely get through a nail trimming without near blood loss
(mine) at home.  I just hope most of my vet.  visits can go this easy.
 
Litter boxes:
I have 1 100%er and one 25% er (3 guesses which is which).  Sabrina never
needs any reminding.  I think its some sort of personal vendetta with Chloe.
Oh well, at this point, I am just looking for ways to "beat her".  Today, I
bought some vinyl tile to put under the boxes.  Chloe will go right in front
of the box but she REFUSES to push her butt over that plastic lip.  I figure
I can just lift out the vinyl everyday in clean it off.
 
LAte night awakenings:
Used to have a real problem with this but now the ferrets have their own
room.  Once in while, a certain someone (you only get one guess this time)
will decide she wants to remodel, preferably by knocking every book onto the
floor or by attempting to move the litter box in the cage (its hooked to the
wall).  These are activities which can go on for 30-60 minutes at a stretch.
MY only solution was to confine her to the carrier.  She had acess to food
and water and she always came out the minute I got up in the am.  I don't
think she will ever learn the lesson but at least I can sleep.  Everything
else I tried would appease her for a little while but 20 minutes later, she
was making a racket again.
 
Speaking of racket, I think someone is trying to tell me they want to
play...... better go......
 
-Courtney
[Posted in FML issue 1733]