Last Saturday Poto was stung by a wasp and had an allergic reaction.  Her
little nose swelled so much she didn't have a ferret face anymore - it
looked blocky like a dogs snout.  Her little nostrils were barely open
and her eyes were very watery.  All I had on hand was the childrens
Triaminic cold/allergy liquid so I promptly gave her a couple drops mixed
in linatone and washed her face with warm water and left a message on the
vets answering machine.  I monitored her closely through the weekend, and
kept her on the Triaminic 2-3 times a day.  Monday morning we were off to
the vet (the sting was right under her nose in the middle of her lips and
she kept licking it and I was afraid of infection) for a steroid and
antibiotic shot.  That evening I noticed a very remarkable change.  Her
swelling was almost gone and she was obviously much more comfortable.
Steroids are wonderful!
 
If your ferret gets stung, please monitor them closely.  If swelling
occurs it can cut off their breathing and/or the sting site can become
infected.  It may be a good idea to keep a bottle of childrens Benadryl
or Triaminic on hand just in case. Wasps and bees can sting through screens.
 
Hugs to all.  tle (ferrets sure look strange with a blocky nose!)
[Posted in FML issue 1165]