Petco Group
(Joey, Cosette, Trouble, & Vixen)
In October of 2007, we received a call from the manager of the DeKalb Petco.
A group of four ferrets had been turned in to them for adoption--but all were very sick and thin. They weren`t eating much at all. She was worried about their condition and wondered if we could take them in. They needed help.
They all appeared to be 3 1/2 to 4 years old and Joey appeared to be going adrenal. We weren`t certain, in October, if this was seasonal fur loss, improper nutrition, or adrenal disease. Now we know... Joey has adrenal gland disease. He is absolutely vicious with others outside his group too, so this group requires special running time. The others all had wirey coats.
Vixen bites toes & often picks fights with others. Trouble has gotten better. He`s probably the sweetest one in the group now. Cosette has a lovely new coat (Proper nutrition, combined with a good seasonal coat change.) She has gotten sweeter too.
All four have NO IDEA what a litter pan is for.
I am writing this in late December, as we try to update our site. At this point, Joey has had a lupron depot and we are awaiting results. All the others are growing soft, lovely winter coats.
The bacterial overgrowth they all were suffering is a thing of the past now after meds & their appetites are fairly good now. Their bathroom habits are VERY BAD! They go EVERYWHERE!!! NO MANNERS---but we love them and they know it. Lots of extra cleaning, every day...
Our picture program is critically ill. As soon as we figure it out, we`ll put a picture of Joey up alongside his friends.
More later!
Love, Zoo
Cosette
Trouble
Vixen
