Message Number: YG9458 | New FHL Archives Search
From: ncferretmom
Date: 2001-12-18 13:08:00 UTC
Subject: Check the dosage (was Re: Help, please. Buddy . . .)

--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., kathie weber <kathiewglb@y...> wrote:
> Hi. Last nite we lost Barney to insulinoma so I know
> how tired and frustrated you must be.

I am so sorry for your loss. This is the first I have dealt with
insulinoma and have 4 with it (3 of the 4 August rescues I got have
it!) on top of moving and starting a new job, finding a vet and
dealing with new meds, etc. has just about killed me. I am so afraid
I will not do something I could have done and someone will die
needlessly.

One of this list's terrific moderators was able to give me a
different perspective and help me reach a decision. Last night Buddy
refused to eat, but did drink water. He still won't eat much this
morning. Quite frankly, he may have given up.

I upped his prednisone, but in the process looked at the
concentration. Before I had been using 6.75 mg/5 ml and they refilled
it with 5 mg/ 5 ml. I picked it up Friday pm and the change may be
why he has been more lethargic. This morning I adjusted everyone's
meds to reflect what they SHOULD be getting. Please be careful of
labels. I had a new pharmacy and made what could have been a costly
error if not caught! Please remember to check, double-check and check
again!

Take care. Thanks, again.
renee :)