From:
maryliz3@webtv.net (Mary Squillante)
Date: 2002-11-21 01:59:14 UTC
Subject: Junior.
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <14866-3DDC3DF2-583@storefull-2272.public.lawson.webtv.net>
Hi Everyone, I have
a few questions for you . I took my ferret (Junior) to a new vet today.
One year ago Junior had what was diagnosed as liver disease. This was
diagnosed through ultrasound and bloodwork( liver values came back
high). Junior's symptoms at that time were an enlarged belly, muscle
mass loss in the hind end, loss of color in his gums, nose, and paw
pads. He was also nauseous and had no appetite. He was given actigal to
correct the liver values, and in time it did work. He was on the meds
for about 3 months when his bloodwork came back within normal range. He
gained a little weight, and was a lot better, but never lost his little
pot belly. The new vet told me that Junior's spleen is very enlarged and
that he felt a lunp below the spleen . He did a blood chem and will call
me when he has the results. He also put Junior on metronidazole .025
twice a day. And chlorenphenicol ( if I spelled that correctly) 0.5
twice a day. Junior has all the same symptoms as he had a year ago,
except his appetite is still good. He was a little dehydrated though.
Please let me know your thoughts as I am a bit confused. BTW I like the
new vet!!!!!! Thank You, Mary