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    There's a really brutal ferret virus called ECE and, once infected, ferrets can become lifelong carriers. It turns out that one or both of my rescue ferrets is a carrier. Two of my ferrets, Fox and Yuri, were sleepy yesterday and, a mere 4 hours later, they had bloody poos and wouldn't eat or move. Mischa would eat and then throw up. They went to the emergency vet last night were given a bunch of medication and subcutaneous fluid. Mischa is doing a little better. Fox and Yuri aren't. I can get them to drink a little and have crammed a little food in their tummies but... no change from last night.

    I can't lose my babies. I've raised them from tiny kits and I don't know what I'll do without them.

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    I'm so sorry kira I hope they get better.
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    I'm so sorry. My heart's with all of you. When I was close to losing my chinchilla last year I was absolutely beside myself. I hope everyone pulls through like she did.

    Ferrets are such lovely animals. A lot of people don't understand that some species of rodents bond with you just like a cat or dog would, in their own unique way. Hugs and best wishes for you and your herd.

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    Sorry to hear this. I hope they get better and prayers are with you.

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    It's Yuri that I'm really concerned because of the GI bleeding and the fact that he's so against the syringe feeding. Fox is doing better with it and seems like she is getting stronger. Yuri has Waardenberg Syndrome and is completely deaf, so it's hard to even comfort him during medicine or feedings.

    Ferrets are from the weasel family but... any domestic animal has the ability to bond with people, from rats to snakes to fish. Ferrets are strong bonders and form lifelong bonds with the other members of the business and their people. If Yuri doesn't make it, Fox and Mischa will never get over it. I could get them a dozen buddies ( not that I ever will with ECE carriers) and they wouldn't care. Time for a quick room cleaning before it's medicine and feeding time again.

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    I am so sry to hear of their illness, Kira! Sending strength & to all of you.

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    Thanks everyone. I have hope that we're all going to pull through this but... It's so hard to watch the little ones suffer. I've been questioned and even made fun of about the fact that I have 8 pets but they're the closest thing to children I'm ever going to have. And I love them like they're my kids. It destroys me to see them so miserable.

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    Aww, Big Hugs & wellness to you & your Babies!


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    I love that Jay! Seriously, that's how I was last night.

    I think the prayers and healing energy are working. Yuri has decided that he LOVES the mashed up ferret food/ baby food/ vitamin paste slurry I've been syringe feeding and licks the syringe clean. I'm pretty sure he has intestinal ulcers from the infection, so eating makes him feel crappy but he's trying. Fox has always been a picky eater but she's getting 3-4 cc's down every few hours and doesn't seem to absolutely hate it.

    Mischa isnt eating and playing 100% yet but he's eating and playing. He actually complained earlier about being cooped up. I have no worries about him. He's a 5 lb stubborn monster of a ferret and has always been very resilient.

    Thanks for the support, everyone. I'm getting the babies through this but, aside from the occasional text from my parents and a kitty headbutt here and there, I'm kind of feeling overwhelmed.

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    Kira, can I ask what meds you are giving them?

    I ask because I have had probably 30 or more ferrets over the years, and one of the drugs we used to give for "Greenies", is extremely hazardous to humans. Our vet had a client bring in a sick ferret that had been prescribed this med. He said the lady looked very sick herself. It turns out you must wear gloves while giving this medication because you can absorb it through your skin, and it can trigger liver failure in humans.

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    By your name, I kind of figured you're a ferrent ☺ They're getting amoxicillin, metronidazole, famotidine and carafate. I know there was something vets used to prescribe that was quite nasty for humans, but I checked last night and these are safe.

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    Wittle sweeties.


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    Quote Originally Posted by kirakonstantin View Post
    I love that Jay! Seriously, that's how I was last night.

    I think the prayers and healing energy are working. Yuri has decided that he LOVES the mashed up ferret food/ baby food/ vitamin paste slurry I've been syringe feeding and licks the syringe clean. I'm pretty sure he has intestinal ulcers from the infection, so eating makes him feel crappy but he's trying. Fox has always been a picky eater but she's getting 3-4 cc's down every few hours and doesn't seem to absolutely hate it.

    Mischa isnt eating and playing 100% yet but he's eating and playing. He actually complained earlier about being cooped up. I have no worries about him. He's a 5 lb stubborn monster of a ferret and has always been very resilient.

    Thanks for the support, everyone. I'm getting the babies through this but, aside from the occasional text from my parents and a kitty headbutt here and there, I'm kind of feeling overwhelmed.
    I like ferrets and I couldn't find words to describe how I felt when I read about what's happening to your ferrets, so I found a meme that could express it better.





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    Any updates, on the Babies?


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    They're good. My big bear recovered pretty quickly, but the little ones took a few days. But, they're eating, drinking and playing like little bandits. Thank God. I need the little stinkers right now.

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    I'm so glad they made it. My chinchilla and my SO's sister's rat kept me strong in a tragedy recently. Watching them play (separately!) and feeling their affection was basically magic. Hope you feel the magic too <3

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