Post by lferguson on Nov 22, 2010 7:42:11 GMT -5
What diet s you ferret been eating and how long has he been on it?
How heavy/thin is your ferret?
These types of problems are so frustrating. Animals can be very stoic about pain. However, a vet can usually determine of there is any pain. I would think that a pinched nerve cause by trauma would show up as spinal pain, etc.
Knuckling is definitely a sign of weakness, but weakness ca have many causes. Usually, metabolic issues are accompanied by behavioral changes (lethargy, slowness) and/or unsteadiness/wobbly weakness or falling over.
Neurological issues are commonly more "stable", although healing is possible through development of different nerve paths. Neurological problems can be caused by trauma, tumor, , stroke, etc.)
Pred. tends to help with inflammatory issues and metabolic issues (stabilizes blood sugar.) ALthough, fluctuation in severity of issues suggests metabolic instability. (One blood test may not be enough to catch blood sugar issues - low or high)
I really think this will take some time to figure out, but watch for changes in activity levels, twitching, watch EVERYTHING
-jennifer
Lilt is eating evo red meat small bites (dog), evo ferret or cat (depending), wysong nurture. He has been on this diet ever since I adopted him almost 2 years ago. He weighs 2.3lbs, which is about normal for his size. He was heavier and fat when I got him!
Perhaps the plan is going to be to get a few BGs at several times throughout the day? What times would you recommend? (I'll obviously do this with a vet involved but I'm curious to what you'd recommend)