Post by huronna on Oct 12, 2018 10:15:09 GMT -5
It is with tears in my eyes and sorrow in my heart that we had to give Scout peace today.
Ferrets are like many animals, you never have any idea that anything is wrong until the very end.
Sunday was the day that lymphoma reared it's ugly head.
Up until then, Scout did not seem to have any symptoms at all.
But then loss of appetite, very shallow breathing and weakness in his hind quarters.
We were at the vet when they opened the next morning.
Under oxygen his breathing was better, but X-rays showed fluid in his abdomen.
They did an aspirate of the fluid and it was full of lymphoma cells.
How long had he been hiding the problem, no one has any idea
Since his breathing was better we took him home and hoped for a few more months with him.
But this was not to be.His loss of appetite continues, though we did get him started on baby food.
But his breathing slowly became more shallow and this morning, he was having a difficult time.
The most loving thing that we could do was give him peace.
We will always see him "Scouting about" looking for his treats.
Rest my little friend, be in peace.
I posted on the other website of yours. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I wish they would live so much longer. I miss mine alot. you are in my prayers. God bless you 
