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....

[sandragonfly]

of course many, many paws crossed and sticking here until we hear the next good update!

hang in there, hope the best for you - ((((gentle huggy))))

p.s. did the vet said anything about what lvdogs asked? sounds just what miko really need.

[lv4dogs]

That sweet Miko will certainly be in my thought tomorrow. Sending tons of good thoughts for a successful, speedy operation & recovery!

[Queen of Poop]

of course many, many paws crossed and sticking here until we hear the next good update!

hang in there, hope the best for you - ((((gentle huggy))))

p.s. did the vet said anything about what lvdogs asked? sounds just what miko really need.

The vet hopes to be able to drain the fluid and find the source of the bleeding. Because without stopping the bleeding he will just fill up again. I'll be heading home in an hour, I hope he's had a good day. I'll be loving him up lots tonight, just in case it is our last night.

[Queen of Poop]

Oh boy. Miko is going downhill. He's now looking like a really sick little guy. He's got no energy. When I pick him up and hold him he's sort of limp. He's going down fast. I'm off to the emergency clinic.

[Queen of Poop]

I'm back from emergency. They kept Miko. They will try to keep him stable tonight so I can get him to his surgery appointment tomorrow. I'm so very afraid that he is going to die.

[sandragonfly]

posting again... I know, I hope you don't mind! but I sure hope he'll make another night through for you.

((((more)))) and thoughts be with you both. . .please let us know the minute you hear from miko, I'm anxiously waiting..