Dear Kelly:
>My only other question is why the weight gain?  I think it is normal to
>gain weight back after the surgery and come to think of it she was chubby
>when we got her (she was 1yr), but it seemed so fast for her to gain so
>much.  I don't know exactly how much but I would estimate 1/2lb maybe?
>She seems fine but I worry so much!
 
Some ferrets really can put on the weight after surgery - a highly
digestible diet and lots of it, and a realatively sedentary lifestyle
for a while as they rest up and recuperate.  I wouldn't worry about this
weight gain.  It's so much better than having them drop weight.....
 
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, DVM
[Posted in FML issue 3319]