Have a male ferret that is around 4 1/2 years old.  Today I can feel the
last rib in his body and it feels out of place.  He is wanting to sleep
more than usual.  When out, he walks maybe 5 feet and then lays down.
Also, the stool is thick mucous this evening.  I gave him his hair ball
remedy in hopes that if it is the start of a blockage, it will help.  I
have been watching, and really am not seeing him eat.  I have been on the
FAQ reading and still have no ideas of what is wrong.  I am wondering if
a rib got broken (he fell in his cage the other day) and could have hurt
his intestines.  Any suggestions or ideas would be appreciated.
 
Thanks,
A ferret owner
[Posted in FML issue 2923]