The following is an update on Mira provided by Ann Gruden, President of
FACT, Inc:
 
Her burns are still healing very slowly under her arm - but they are
healing.  Our vet had to cut a slice under one arm as the scar tissue has
begun to constrict across her chest, causing the arms to tighten inward as
well as to have one leg begin to swell dangerously.  Thankfully, the cut has
seemed to have done the trick - the swelling has gone down and she is far
more comfortable moving around.
 
Mira met Tufts burn specialist last Monday.  He confirmed that, if
necessary, he can perform two skin grafts.  One across her chest; and the
other, a smaller graft, under her arm.  We've decided to wait one more month
and have her re-evaluated at the end of November, as she is still growing
and there is an outside chance that the scar tissue may break down
sufficiently to avoid the more extensive graft.  We also want to be sure
that all the healing is done before we put her through more discomfort.
 
She is still the sweet little girl!  Right now our biggest challenge is
getting her off the "gruel" (lucky duck soup) that she became so spoiled
with when she first arrived.  It's hard not to spoil her!
 
Each night she comes out from the "oldie" room to wander around our living
and dining rooms as well as kitchen.  Only one of my boys has tryed to get
too rough with her, so he's locked up while she's out and about.  It's
excellent excercise and she's up to about an hour of wandering before
seeking a lap for a nap.
 
We are still going to try to get her latest picture scanned so all her
generous friends can see her!
 
Kind regards -
 
Ann Gruden
FACT
http://www.ferret-fact.org/
 
By setting your homepage to EyeGive and viewing their add, the sponsor will
donate up to $0.06 for each visit.  You can then proceed to your usual
homepage.  While it's not a lot, every penny helps.  I have mine set and the
Ferret Association of Connecticut receives the donation every time I click
on it.  I believe there are some other non-profit ferret shelters also
registered with them.
 
http://www.eyegive.com/html/special_sign_in.cfm?CID=251   Moxie
[Posted in FML issue 2113]