To Linda Doran
 
>Now I'm wondering if I should do a urinalysis on her because she
>urinated once last night and then about an hour later, doo-dooed and
>urinated. Is that too much urination? One of my ferrets has been
 
    No, I don't think this is enough to require a urinalysis yet. It's just
one incident.
 
>Espie's X-rays also showed fatty deposits in her tummy ...  The vet says
>if she doesn't stop gaining weight, I'll have to put her on a diet...
>I always thought it was a good idea for them to weigh a few extra ounces.
>Is that wrong?
 
    No, as long as they are not grossly obese.  Ferret weights tend to
vacillate on a cyclic basis - I'm not big on diets, at least not until a
few months have elapsed...
 
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Bruce Williams, DVM, DACVP              Department of Veterinary Pathology
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(202) 782-2600/2602                     Washington, D.C.  20306-6000
[Posted in FML issue 1306]