From:
estellejackson
Date: 2001-06-02 07:27:00 UTC
Subject: [Ferret-Health-list] Bladder Infection
Culture and Sensitivity urine analysis should always be the
first rout to take, but on the offchance that there is little
or no bacteria evident there is a known condition refered to
as 'Idiopathic cystitis'. In the blabber there is aprotective
layer called a GAG layer. If this is not present then the
urine scalds the bladder causing it to bleed. This is
treatable with capsules called Cystaid ( N-Acetyl
Glucosamine) The dose is one capsule per 2.25KG given daily
for 2 to 4 weeks , then maintained on this dose given every
other day
----- Original Message -----
From: tikkimite@aol.com
To: ferret-health-list@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001 1:43 PM
I have a male ferret, Teddy Bear, who has a history of
bladder infection
running 2 yrs. He is 5 yrs of age. He has floaters in
urine, some blood.
No crystals. We just did a round of Clavamox and he
started straining again
just as I finishing his doses. He has gone back to my vet
and is being
flushed again. We are going to try Baytril. My vet feels
that this may be
our last ditch effort. I'm looking at having to have him put
to sleep if
there are no other options. tle knows Teddy Bear as he is
one of her
Fredonia rescues.
Please let me know if we may be overlooking anything.
Terry McLaren
TikkiMite@aol.com
To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
Ferret-Health-list-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
To post to the Ferret Health List send an email to:
Ferret-Health-list@yahoogroups.com
The advice and opinions expressed in this forum are by no
means a substitute for prompt, hands-on care, from a
licensed, practicing veterinarian.
Members may attach files to their posts. If you choose to
download these files you may be putting yourself at risk for
a computer virus. We will not be responsible for files sent
by members through the list. Please update your antivirus
software or view photographs at the website without
downloading attachments if you are concerned about a virus.
Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of
Service.