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My ferret is about 5 years old. He dosen't want to ...
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My ferret is about 5 years old. He dosen't want to walk on his front legs. They hold him up and he walks slow and wabbling.He would rather pull himself backward or push froward.Whats wrong and what can I do for him?

 

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Age: 5; Male; Breed: Farret

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I checked to see if he will use them. He dose. gave him water.

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April 2 9:39 PM (34 minutes and 32 seconds later)
         
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How long has it been since your ferret hasn't wanted to use his front legs? Did this come on gradually or suddenly.

Have you examined the pads of his feet? Do they look unusually pink or red or sore?

When he pulls himself backward or pushes forward, what does he do with his front feet?
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April 2 10:07 PM (28 minutes and 3 seconds later)
         
Reply to Susan Kollgaard's Post: Suddenly. His feef don't look red,pink or sore. He lets his feet fold under him and slides on his chest.
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