From:
Ferretwise
Date: 2001-10-29 01:43:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] (Complete post) 4+ weeks since
splenectomy and still problems eating
Hello Debbie-
I am NOT a vet-- but has --As anyone considered infection? An enlarged
spleen is commonly caused by a chronic infection which gets missed. It is
very possible though the spleen has been removed the infection is still
present - causing the vomiting. Removing a large spleen is helpful to
the bladders function - but it will not fix the trigger for the enlarged
spleen. A chronic infection which continues will cause suppression of the
immune system, possible renal failure and a host of other problems.
I would have the vet check the white cell count for infection and treat
quickly.
Alicia
a shelter Mom
At 06:36 AM 10/29/01 -0500, you wrote:
>Sorry, everyone......I keep thinking of additional information that may be
>pertinent, so here's the combined post.
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