>    A final question, as warm weather approaches - is it safe to let a ferret
> swim in a regular swimming pool, if they are so inclined?  Will the chemicals
> (chlorine and such) hurt them?  My kids are dying to know!
>     THANKS for the FML - it's great!   Janet Williams in NY
 
        I never thought about that.  My ferrets don't like water at all,
but a freind of mine has been letting his ferret swim in the pool for
years.  Supervised of course.  His ferret jumps in sometimes but most of
the time is placed in the pool.  He seems to have alot of fun or is scared
out of wits and we think he's having fun.  I placed Sebastian in once, he
almost had a stroke.
 
 
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: escher/niblet
> Date: Thu, 24 Mar 1994 10:47:15 -0500
> howdy folks:
> her since she was eating.  none of the other five are showing any signs of
> anything.  anyone have any ideas on what could have happened to her?
> it looked to us like she had a stroke.
 
        I HOPE THINGS ARE OKAY BY NOW.  KEEP US POSTED.
 
> good sign.  does anyone have any other ideas for socializing her?  i still
> haven't heard anything from anyone out there.
 
        I find that time is the big thing.  Just take your time and keep
play time supervised.  Most ferrets get along after a while.  Some of course
just hate other ferrets and that's a little puzzeling to me.  I have yet to
meet an unfriendly ferret.  I'm sure someday I well though.
 
> From: Janice Underwood <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: post-CVA dietary manipulation?
> Date: Thu, 24 Mar 1994 11:40:06 -0500
>
>         Does anyone have experience with ferrets post stroke? Frieda had
> an episode Wednesday, and we just got back from the vet [Th am]. Would
> Janice and the zoo
>
> PS I'm heading to DC 3/26 - 29. Any ferret shelters in the DC area welcome
> visitors? please e-mail me direct at [log in to unmask]
 
        Sorry no idea here.  I hope things work out for you and Frieda.
 
> like everyone's medical questions get answered but mine :(. I just worry
>about my guy.
>
> Wendy
 
        Sorry Wendy I can't help you.  I know my ferrets drink alot of water.
 
        Sometimes we all have to post twice for information.  It's not that
anyone is ignoring you or just being selective in who they reply to.  Alot of
times people think you'll either get a reply here or a dirrect responce to
your email address.  Hope things are okay
 
> Wendy Hudson  [log in to unmask]
 
> ---------------------------------------
> From: Chris VonSeggern <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Scooter's vomiting?
> worming Monday, so I'll ask about it then, but if he vomits again I'll
> have to take immediate action.  Any comments?
>
> Chris and Scooter
 
        Yes if he continues to vomit or gets dehydrated get him help fast.
It sounds like you got things under control.  Just keep an eye on food and
water intake.
 
>
        QUESTION.
 
        Is there any ferret shows or just local events going on, on the
east coast the weeks of.  April 22nd threw may 8th.  I'll be on the road
from Florida to Mass and back to Florida those weeks.  Also if anyone
needs a ferret shipped to a shelter or get one from a shelter I'll be
more than happy to supply free transportation.  Unless it's several hours
out of my way, and then it would be just a buck or two towards gas.
 
        Hope you all have a fun weekend.  TGIF.
 
        Brad, Sebastian, and Mako
 
        P.S. Our Shelter has three adoptable ferrets on hand last time
             I checked.  If any one wants information on these guys I'll
             be more than happy to reply.  Email address [log in to unmask]
 
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