From:
Ferrethealer@aol.com
Date: 2002-11-30 03:34:05 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Digest 30 Nov 2002 02:55:21 -0000 Issue 161
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <12d.1c2321d0.2b198bad@aol.com>
In a message dated 11/29/02 9:55:48 PM Eastern Standard Time,
ferrethealth-digest-help@smartgroups.com writes:
> For the last week, when the ulcers were bleeding and very painful,
> Luigi was eating very little. To conserve energy, I tried to limit
> his physical activity when I attempted to hand feed him. Is it
> possible that his rear legs, which were not that strong before,
> atrophied this last week? In the last two days, his appetite has
> increased but not to normal levels. Should I let him have more
> physical activity to increase strength?
Certainly adrenal disease can lead to a ferret having weak hind legs, but in
this instance, where you have a ferret with other problems and who has been
eating less, I think those things need to be explored a bit before deciding
that the weakness is due to the adrenal disease. The number one thing I'd be
concerned about is overall weakness from the ulcers and general debilitation,
but also would be concerned about insulinoma, of course. Has bloodwork been
done to check his blood sugar? Does he improve when he is eating better?
Look into that before assuming it's due to the adrenal disease.
Dr. Ruth
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