Message Number: YG7556 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Rbossart@aol.com
Date: 2001-09-30 03:27:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Quick Question on Spleen Removal

You may have already discussed this with your vet, but often ferret spleens
enlarge due to chronic infections such as helicobacter. Long term treatment
with antibiotics will often allow the spleen to return to normal size without
the risk of surgery.

Dick B. Not a vet.