I'm not sure if this is the topic forum this goes into, but my ferret Cream is concerning me lately. He's a cinnamon sable ferret and pretty big, but not obese. Cream is a big dope and deaf. We also think he's got ferret down-syndrome. I love him very much, but recently last year he began to get diahrrea when stressed, and we just assumed that's how he is, as well as the vet. I still think that's true, but I think it might be apart of another issue.
Last night I noticed he was being clumsier than usual. He's never really used his back legs as often as Bean, because he's a lazy ferret. But last night I saw him running sideways, not putting any weight on his right hind leg. I watched him and he was definitely limping. Still is this afternoon, he won't put much weight on it and is laying down a lot more. We're calling the vet and we'll try to get him in tomorrow.
Unfortunately I have a hunch on what's wrong. I think he might have early insulomia :( I haven't noticed any eating problems, he's drinking water but I haven't seen him eat any of the delicious off-limits cat food.
Edit: He curls up his foot on the injured leg. I think it might be broken? I don't know.
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