Energizer Ella; Day To Day With Nyssa

Lately Ella has been my Energizer Weasel. She is now as often the last ferret standing after four or more hours of play as not. Up until now that role was mainly filled by Chin Soon, who is suddenly sharing it. Zephyr, who used to share the role with Chin Soon, has certainly been energetic, but three or four hours of rough and tumble is enough for her.

Nyssa's health continues to deteriorate. There have been periods where he hind legs are nearly or completely useless. That, combined with periods of incontinence and diarrhea, mean I end up cleaning up Nyssa and her bedding quite frequently. Nyssa hardly plays at this point. On the other hand she doesn't seem to be in any pain most of the time and she is still affectionate. She still eats well, especially her gravy, most of the time.

These problems come and go for Nyssa. I'll see her dragging herself in the morning and then find that she has climbed the ramps and is in a hammock with the other ferrets in the afternoon.

Nyssa still isn't telling me it's time to go. I am hoping the lupron, which we are still waiting for, may help her restore some of her muscle mass and give her a bit more strength. Realistically, though, I know her time is running out. So long as Nyssa refuses to give up I have to do the same. It's just hard to see such a stubborn and strong willed little ferret struggling like this.

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