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From: Ferretwise
Date: 2001-10-01 09:33:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Stomach Distention

Tiffany- the most common reason for a hard distended belly would likely be
enlarges spleen- Spleens enlarge from a chronic systemic infection which
gets unnoticed.

Has your vet run a course of antibiotics? A blood test will tell if the
white cell count is high- indicating infection. his needs to be vet
checked and treated - without it can develop into grave health concerns ,
renal failure would be one of those concerns.

Sending food wishes..

Alicia
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