Buster is very sick!

[sharon]

Thanks for the update, keep us posted. Hope it's something simple.

[BirdbyBird]

what ever comes may you have strength and may Buster have comfort and peace....

[avalen]

hoping for a good report by days end,

[Nasoosie]

Aww, Barbie, I am so sorry to hear this. Because he was pawing at his mouth, I suspect a blockage by something he ate rather than pancreatic cancer. I would think that ferets can eat a lot of stuff they shouldn't.

We will all anxiously await an update whenever. Hugs to you and Buster.

[AlmostThere]

Thanks for the update and glad to hear he's still fighting. Hugs and let us know the results of the tests asap.

[sunshinecruiserTN]

Positive thoughts and prayers are coming your way. Hope you and Buster gain strength in dealing with this.

[BarbaraRose]

Sorry this update is late but had to work until almost 10 tonight.

Buster does not have a blockage. He has insulinoma, or pancreatic cancer. He was having a seizure last night. A very strong one. I have never seen a ferret that sick from having a seizure before. Luckily, my ferret sitter, Virginia, suggested I give him some Karo syrup last night just in case, (it is used to pull them out of a seizure when their blood suger drops, just like with people) and that may have kept him from going into a coma which they rarely come out of.
I had Virginia pick Buster up from the vet this afternoon and bring him home for me, so I wouldn't have to leave him overnight. It cost me $300, but it could have been much worse for both me and Buster, so I am grateful he is doing better now.

He is now on prednisone to control the seizures. Unfortunately, ferrets don't live very long with this disease. Maybe 2 or 3 months at best. I will have to give him extra TLC from now on. He is such a sweet little guy! It was so hard last night to watch him going thru that and not be able to do anything about it! Really a very helpless feeling.

I am extremely tired tonight! Only got about 2 or 3 hours of sleep last night, then worked 8 1/2 hours today. Start at 9 tomorrow and work until 6. So another very long day and then another 7-9 hours on Sunday! It has been a little slower lately, so at least I get a few small breaks throughout the day! Going to bed now!

[cpatinjones]

I am sorry to hear about Buster's health problem.

[bikerchic777]

I'm finally getting on the computer and it's time for bed I'm so sorry to hear Buster has insulinoma. Poor little guy! I know you will make a great Hospice Nurse for him Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and Buster Thanks for keeping us updated!

[VickieP]

Thanks for updating us, Barbie. Sorry the news wasn't better.

[BarbaraRose]

Ferrets are very suseptible to cancer. My first 4 ferrets all died of cancer. They start getting it around age 5 or 6, and Buster is 6 now. The most common types of cancer for them is adrenal, pancreatic, and lymphoma.

[mitch5252]

Barbie, I'm really sorry about the bad news for Buster. And for you.

[sharon]

So sorry Barb...big hug for you and a gentle one for Buster. Hope the prednisone helps with the seizures.

[AlmostThere]

Sorry the news wasn't better but know you are lovingly tending to him.
I do appreciate learning more about ferrets and their health issues.
Are ferrets in the wild as suseptable to the same cancers?
((((HUGS))))

[JanetA]

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hang in there, girlfriend,,, both cuz of Buster and that dang shop owner. I am fortunate that i've never worked in any situation that was anywhere NEAR that stressful! When one is an independent contractor,, NO ONE tells us how to work! I haven't worked for someone in so long,,, decades, and never would again. In fact,, all the salons in our town are all booth rentals. I just do saturdays at a friend's shop and it's just me on that day doing MY clients. Sure spoils one! (course, after 40 + years,, how could I NOT be!) Best of luck finding a new and better salon in California!

love ya!

Janet