From:
jennandannika@yahoo.com
Date: 2002-07-08 06:51:55 UTC
Subject: RE: Help Need desparately
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <27615339.1026111115401.JavaMail.root@scandium>
Hello,
Annika is doing better, she has been receiving Sub-Q fluids and has "perked=
-up" quite a bit. It seems very strange, one minute she is at death's door=
and the next she is better. She is eating (still hand feeding, but not fo=
rcing) a combination of chicken and broth baby food mixed with water and En=
sure Plus. My vet has suggested an ultrasound, but says that they probably=
won't get a diagnosis and that she is not a good candidate for exploratory=
surgery. The problem with the ultrasound is that it would have to be done=
in another city, which involves several hours of driving and a three hour =
ferry trip. Considering how sick she has been I am not thrilled with the i=
dea of putting her through a long trip. I don't know what to do with her, =
or my vets who seem to be at their wits ends as well. All antibiotics have=
been stopped, she is happily taking 0.5cc of Pepto two or three times a da=
y and again seems to be developing a healthier appetite. Has anyone had su=
ccess with ultrasounds as a diagnostic tool, the ADV test will not arrive u=
ntil friday night, which means it is still possible that she has it. Thank=
you in advance
Jenn
Author wrote:
> Dear Jenn:
> Uncomplicated ulcers may be treated with carafate and a bland diet alone
> - the combination of amoxi and biaxin is a treatment for Helicobacter.
> Has there been any discussion of exploratory or endoscopy and biopsy of
> the intestine - it seems like we are really past the point that empiric
> use of antibiotics will clear up the problem, and a definitive diagnosis
> would be in order...
> With kindest regard,
> bruce Williams, DVM
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