Message Number: SG270 | New FHL Archives Search
From: nancyjp2001@yahoo.com
Date: 2002-07-13 16:47:07 UTC
Subject: RE: Need Help ASAP: Ferret W/ Kidney Problems; Crystals in Bladder
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <24284283.1026578827466.JavaMail.root@scandium>

Just wanted to say thanks to all the responses we received. Unfortunately, Michelle's little buddy passed away late last night:(
Thanks again.

~Nancy

Author wrote:
> > that if a ferret's urinary tract is blocked by stones or crystals, he/she
> > can't be made to pee by expressing the bladder. But this does work if
> > the problem is prostate enlargement restricting the urethra.
> It may be that by skimming
> <a href="http://www.smartgroups.com/vault/ferrethealth/prostate.txt">http://www.smartgroups.com/vault/ferrethealth/prostate.txt</a>
> which is a compilation that includes some crstal discussion, too, folks
> can find some of the info they need.
> There are a number of excellent earlier vet letters in there.