Animals were found covered in filth and underweight. Also seized were a large number of dead ferrets, a dead barn owl and some unidentified dead animals. All of the ferrets and polecats bar three were found to be underweight, and were suffering from a variety of conditions – some of which were felt by the vet to be the result of poor feeding. Nine animals had swelling to the eyes and required antibiotics, a number had gingivitis, thinning fur and bald patches which resolved once in care.
Beyond help: Several birds suffered to such an extent they were euthanised One ferret had to have an eye removed, with the vet asserting the painful condition had been present for a minimum of 21 days.
Animals were found covered in filth and underweight. Also seized were a large number of dead ferrets, a dead barn owl and some unidentified dead animals. All of the ferrets and polecats bar three were found to be underweight, and were suffering from a variety of conditions – some of which were felt by the vet to be the result of poor feeding. Nine animals had swelling to the eyes and required antibiotics, a number had gingivitis, thinning fur and bald patches which resolved once in care.
Beyond help: Several birds suffered to such an extent they were euthanised One ferret had to have an eye removed, with the vet asserting the painful condition had been present for a minimum of 21 days.
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