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About Cassie
Expertise
I have owned ferrets for a little under 11 years. I am not a vet and cannot diagnose an illness. I am knowledgeable enough to answer most questions dealing with care of ill and elderly, general well-being, adoption process , training, safety(ferret proofing), housing requirements, engaging and mind enhancing games, grooming, vaccination, behavior, nipping,nutrition, and common symptoms of diseases. I can direct anyone to a ferret friendly veterinarian. I will, however, do my very best to answer any questions to the best of my ability. I have personally dealt with most ferret illnesses.

Experience
I have been and am currently a ferret owner for a little under 11 years. I volunteer at a ferret shelter along with a general shelter who gets ferrets in regularly. I don't work there but I observe a ferret vet on a regular basis and study everything possible. I also take in poorly kept ferrets and ferrets that have been abused to nurse them back to health so they can go to qualified homes.

Organizations
American Ferret Association

Education/Credentials
I am currently enrolled to receive my Bachelor's degree before taking my entrance exam for my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and on my way to become a veterinarian. I also teach a class at my local shelter on proper care, behavior, common illnesses and nutrition when someone comes in to adopt a ferret.

Awards and Honors
I have received quite a few "best answers" on yahoo answers.

Past/Present Clients
Although I am not a "professional" I have worked with many many ferrets and their owners. I have taught owners how to nip train their ferrets, potty train. I have pointed people in the direction of the closest ferret friendly vet when the need arises. I have taken in abused and abandoned ferrets to nurse them back to health both physically and emotionally.

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Ferrets - My ferret ate a milk dud

Expert: Cassie - 11/1/2009

Question
My ferret ate a little more than half a milk dud, i'm worried that he might not be able to digest it.I gave him some ferret lax which is alaxitive to help him but im not sure.He isn't acting weird.(a milk dud is like a small caramel ball with chocolate on the outside, it is hard to chew because it gets stuck in your teeth) Please reply soon.....a worried ferret mommy crying on a saturday night.

Answer
Ferret are notorious for getting into foods they shouldn't have. Just calm down and keep an eye on him. A milk +d95478-5897;pot/ (sorry a message from one of my own fuzzies =P ) half of a milk dud shouldn't cause any harm it may give him a little runny poo so I would just watch him and make sure he is using the potty ok and acting normal (eating, drinking, potty, playtime).

If something seems really off about him then a vet visit is a safe way to go.

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