QuestionQUESTION: My ferret is soooo skinny i can see all the pones on his boddy!He is not walking right.He acts like he wants to walk but can not.He has food 24/7. I have been feeding him baby food. Will that help put weight back on him? He is also losing his hair. And i do not have the money to take him to the vet what can i do?! PLEASE help me ASAP. Thanks so much.
Naomi
ANSWER: I would call your vet and work out a payment plan - this ferrets needs to go ASAP.
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QUESTION: I really can not call i vet I need a way to treat him at home
AnswerIt could be a blockage, which requires surgery or adrenal which requires shots of Lupron or surgery or something else (since I am not a vet those are the 2 I can think of that would cause the symptoms). If you can't make a payment play with a vet I really don't know what to tell you. A ferret that skinny, can't walk, and is losing hair is in VERY bad shape. There is nothing you can do at home - if he were a human you would rush him to the ER and that is what he needs. No amount of baby food will fix him. A blockage or adrenal are fatal. You would be surprised what a vet will workout with you if you ask.