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Sent to Pet Experts October 23, 2004 6:58 p.m.

I have a 15 month old male ferret that used to weigh 3.5 lb. He now weighs about 1 lb. He ia very happym eats, sh*ts and everything just fine. His hair is fine, no issues at all. Any ideas as to what may be going on with him? Please call me ar 847-581-9746 or e-mail me at annschedl1@comcazt.net. Any info would be welcomed
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October 24, 2004 9:17 a.m. (14 hours and 18 minutes later)
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  First thing I would do is check the accuracy of your scale. You can drop him by your vets office and weigh him at no charge on a gram or baby scale that would be more accurate. If it is correct then that dramatic of a weight loss should be seen by a vet. That equivalant to 150# person dropping to like 60#. There must be something going on that may only be determined by bloodwork.
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