>A week ago today, Tootsie starting having what sounding like little
>gasping attacks.  Once in awhile, a coughing fit would follow.  This went
>on for several hours at which point I took her to the vet.  The doc told
>me both her heart and lungs sounded fine, but that her throat was a bit
>inflamed.  So, she was put on Baytril for a week.  Since then, I've heard
>her having coughing spells here and there, but none of the gasping
>sounds.  Well, it started again today.  Gasping and it looks like she's
>having a bit of a problems swallowing as well.  There was only one
>coughing fit.  For the most part, her activity level has stayed the same.
>She's just under a year.  Eating and pooping well.  She's done this maybe
>2 or 3 times over the last few months, but it seems to be happening more
>frequently as time goes by.  Please help.
 
I'd highly recommend xrays and/or ultrasound to see what is going on.
This does not sound good.  Heart conditions and asthma both come to mind,
and are seen in ferrets.
 
Good luck,
-Dr. Karen
 
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[Posted in FML issue 3472]