From: 
Suzanne-Inez....Lily 
Date: 2001-05-31 15:09:00 UTC
Subject: Hormone Injections
             I have a three year old female Marshall Farms ferret.  Recently she 
            has been experiencing a swelling of the vulva.  We believed her to 
            have a UTI due to some strain while urinating.  We have her on 
            antibiotics - going on 4 weeks.  She is urinating fine now, and no 
            longer has a green 'goop' in the area.  She is playing, eating, 
            drinking and everything else normally.  She is very energetic.  She 
            has not lost any fur.  The only visible problem is the swelling.  
            She is supposed to be spayed.  I know it is possible this is an 
            incomplete spay but we have not had her checked for that.  We are 
            considering a hormone shot but we are asking for advice on the risks 
            of these injections, whether it will help or not, or harm if the 
            problem is not an incomplete spay.  We realize adrenal may be a 
            possibility as well.  Any advice would be appreciated.  Thank you.
            "Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life" ---Pablo 
Picasso
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