Miko, fat or sick?

[Queen of Poop]

My ferret Miko has become a really fat ferret. I am concerned by it and will be taking him to the vet first thing tomorrow morning to find out if indeed he's just fat or if it is something else. There is no change in his behavior so I'm not sure what to think. But these guys are so little that it's not worth it to take a chance. It would be really great if everyone could pray that he's just fat and in need of a change in diet.

[Queen of Poop]

Ok. So he's not fat. His abdomen is full of milky colored blood. The vet took a bunch of samples and now we sit at home, trying to keep Miko quiet while we await the results. The prognosis is not good. While he shows no signs of being ill at all it could only be a matter of time. We have some antibiotics and iron supplements for the time being. He could have an injured spleen that is bleeding or a bleeding tumor. Now Miko needs prayers, in the worst way. I've got some recent photos I will download.

[Queen of Poop]

Miko, in the bathroom. Notice the fat, round lower half of him.

[lv4dogs]

Oh sweetie, I am so sorry to hear that.

Can the vet do an exploratory surgery? How long will the results take? I hope soon, it seems with something like this time is of the essence.

If there is anything I can do let me know. I wish you's the best of luck.

[Queen of Poop]

Oh sweetie, I am so sorry to hear that.

Can the vet do an exploratory surgery? How long will the results take? I hope soon, it seems with something like this time is of the essence.

If there is anything I can do let me know. I wish you's the best of luck.

The lab results should come in late today or tomorrow. I am hopeful that they can open him up and get rid of the blood that is pooling in his belly, at least that is what I think they should do. Hopefully the lab results will point toward what the problem is. He is resting now, but shows no outward sign of being sick yet. He even did his daily dump of the water bowl!! Thank you for your good thoughts.

[Roxyluvsme13]

I'm so sorry! Poor Miko! ((((HUGS)))) Sending lots of good thoughts and prayers, I hope he gets better soon, and that they can do something....

[Queen of Poop]

The vet just called and has just faxed me the lab results in case we need to visit an emergency clinic this weekend. Miko is a little anemic, but his red cell count is not too low. His blood chemistry looks good. The fluid in his belly is blood with LOTS of white cells. Suspicion is that his spleen is injured (how does this happen???) and will hopefully self heal, or that he has a bleeding tumor (vet found no tumors when he had his hairball surgery in June). I am to continue with the antibiotics and iron supplements and to ensure he eats well. He also needs to be kept quiet - this will be a feat in itself, but so far he is being cooperative. We will consider an ultrasound next week, but it might be useless because of the amount of fluid in his belly.

Thanks everyone for listening. I pray that we have an uneventful weekend and the meds help him get better.

[CagneyDog]

I'll have Miko in my prayers. I sure hope he will be okay.

[sandragonfly]

words with picture made me sad - sorry no any further advice but I sure hope he'll get better! of course, our little miko will remain in our prayers, please keep us posted! there are many injuried/sick animals out there but I wouldn't forget this little fella. a gentle hands-hug from me for him please?

and ((((hugs)))) to you too!

[Miss Z]

I really hope that Miko recovers from this awful ordeal

Poor little guy

[Queen of Poop]

Miko is about the same. The fluid seems to be sitting really low in his body now. It's hard to pick him up cause he's really skinny at the shoulders and huge at the bottom. I'll try to get a photo of him after his nap. I will talk to the vet tomorrow about our go forward plan. We sure need all the prayers we can get. Thanks everyone for your thoughts. I'll be sure to give him a kiss for each of you.

[Queen of Poop]

Miko, after his antibiotics and iron supplment, not to happy with his Mommie.



Miko, having his reward, some yummy chicken soup.



Miko, soup done, showing how misproportioned he has become. Hopefully the vet can help.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Poor Miko . He's still in my thoughts and prayers...(((HUGS)))

[lv4dogs]

Hoping Miko is still doing ok considering. Any new news yet?

You's are still in my prayers.

[Queen of Poop]

Hoping Miko is still doing ok considering. Any new news yet?

You's are still in my prayers.

He's doing ok. Seems to be bigger (fuller) and is quite itchy (skin stretched to the max). I put in a call to the vet and should hear back from her in the next couple of hours (she doesn't start till 1). I'm at work and I pray that he's doing ok at home. Thanks for keeping us in your prayers.