ShaggyRS6 Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 Hi all, Brian, our first ferret that's about 3 year old now has a prob i think. I just noticed today that his testicles are huge, very noticeable when he walks, in fact, on closer examination it looks as though just one has swollen up. He also looks as though he has lost some weight and is a bit "ribby" He seems fine in himself. But any ideas before I book him into the vets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 They swell up when the go onto heat - he'll also stink for a while now too. Not sure about only one swelling up though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferretertom Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 I think its just because its breeding time if you got it castrated it wouldnt stink and probly put weight on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 Both big is ok, 1 big is bad. 1 big testicle and weight loss not a good sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted July 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Thanks guys, will get him to the Vet on Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Could be he is just coming into season and no eating ,Can he smell any jill ferrets ?. has he been snipped ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted July 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Could be he is just coming into season and no eating ,Can he smell any jill ferrets ?.has he been snipped ?? He has had a vasectomy. there must be something wrong. its not normal to have one ball bigger than tother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 How long has he had a vasectomy ?? as ive heard of about 5 hobs getting testicular cancer after a few year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted July 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 About 2 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted July 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 It was fluid on the testicle, probably caused by some kind of trauma. Need to take him back in a week after his anti inflammatory shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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