From:
krystal lichlyter
Date: 2001-12-31 10:10:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Digest Number 528
I took Chip to a Ferret Vet. She told me she would
take xrays, but it would not change the treatment. The
results would be more for my benefit than for her
diagnosis. She put him on 1mg of Prednisone, 2x daily
for 5 days, then once a day until his next appointment
in 2-weeks.
I have to force-empty his bladder, he only leaks, so
his bladder fills to full capacity. Although the
cat/dog vet told me bloodwork did not show Lymphoma,
she didn't mention other results. The new doctor told
me his other bloodwork was normal, blood sugar was
normal...No other mention of Lymphoma. She expects the
trouble is in his spine, but a deteriation rather than
injury. She voiced that nobody should give up on him.
That's encouragement. With only 2 med doses, he is
more active. He's trying to use his hind legs, kind
of looks like he's swimming. The effort is more than
the result, but he's a trooper.
Thank you to everyone for the advise. He's thriving
on TLC, but like any other kid, I'm sure he'll get
used to it and not want it to change. :-) I'll still
let you know the status as he improves.
--- ferrethealer@a... wrote:
> In a message dated 12/28/01 7:22:32 AM Eastern
> Standard Time,
> Ferret-Health-list@yahoogroups.com writes:
>
>
> > If some one has a solution, I would appreciate
> some advise. I have
> > an appointment with a new vet, Sunday, who treats
> ferrets more often
> > that the vet I usually see for the cats. Chip is
> starting to lose
> > weight, and is getting more lethargic.
> >
>
> I know that you mentioned blood work being done and
> that there was no sign of
> lymphoma - I would caution you to take that with a
> grain of salt, as lymphoma
> does not always (or often) show up clearly in
> bloodwork, and the only way to
> truly diagnose it is with a biopsy. However, you do
> not mention if other
> bloodwork than a cell count was checked, such as a
> blood sugar level, or an
> ADV test, or other chemistry analyses. Were x-rays
> taken of his spine? Does
> he have pain sensation in his legs, and is simply
> unable to control them, or
> does he have no feeling at all?
>
> Was he placed on any medication?
>
> I am uncomfortable with the statement that a 6 year
> old ferret should be
> expected to have problems of this nature - I have
> seen many, many ferrets
> older than six with no problems at all. I strongly
> recommend getting more
> testing done, and that you find out why this is
> happening before making any
> hasty decisions.
>
> Good luck - I hope it turns out to be something
> treatable.
>
> Dr. Ruth
> *****************************************
> Save lives - spay or neuter your pet.
>
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