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my ferret is suddenly lethargic off balance and may be

Sent to Pet Experts January 08 10:37 PM

My ferret is suddenly lethargic, off balance, and may be bleeding from the ear. We think he may have gotton stuck in the hamper. He was only out a few minutes when his behavior changed. He is closing his eyes alot. He is at the vet now. Any advice on what could be wrong?

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Age: 3; Male; Breed: Ferret

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My fiance took him to the vet.

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January 8 11:39 PM (1 hour and 1 minute and 39 seconds later)
         
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He may have a slight concusion if he did infact get stuck. The vet will be able to give steriods and fluids that will help with shock so I would wait and see but hopefully you got him in in time and everything will be ok.

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January 9 8:30 PM (20 hours and 51 minutes and 56 seconds later)
         
Reply to ZooCVT's Post: doesn't match vet diagnosis
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January 10 7:57 PM (23 hours and 26 minutes and 48 seconds later)
         
What did the vet tell you was going on?

Let me know if you have any other questions
Good Luck &
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