From:
daneedv
Date: 2001-12-05 13:10:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Treating anemia in ADV+ ferrets
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., AFERRETVET@c... wrote:
> Hi Danee,
> Yes Procrit and Epogen can be used in ferrets.
> Both are commonly used in cats and dogs with
> anemia from chronic renal failure. It will not help
> with estrogen induced anemia, but it helps with most
> other forms of anemia. A recommended dose is 50-200
> units /kg of epogen 3 times a week, until the PCV goes
> into the normal range then reduce to 2 times a week then
> once a week.
> Hope that helps,
> Jerry Murray, DVM
Thank you for the response (and Katherine, too). After I saw
Katherine's reponse, I looked up Epogen, and saw that it is basically
the same as Procrit (different manufacturer). When I spoke again
with my vet, he said he was familiar with Epogen (has used it with
dogs) and so was more comfortable with trying it. We will run more
bloodwork on Hershey first, but may give this a try.
Hershey has been sick from the ADV (off and on) for over 2 years. He
is now 6 years old, and I know he will probably not be with me much
longer. I just want to give him as much quality time as possible.
Thanks again for the information.
Danee