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fuzzymum@msn.com
Date: 2002-07-23 02:36:18 UTC
Subject: RE: CoQ10 -advice from vets please?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <33499583.1027391778506.JavaMail.root@scandium>
Ok, on July 17th Dodie found some very interesting info on CoQ10...*****(see post below)***** There was very little replies on this which I would of thought there would of been a great interest. I would very much like to see how the vets on this list feel about this supplement. It sounds like it warrants some discussion since it covers just about all the illnesses a ferret seems to get.. Can this be something we can do a study on? I wouldn't mind trying it on my guys once we can get a dosage for a ferret. If this is something we can tie into in assisting in eliminating or just giving our ferrets a good quality of life with these illnesses I am for it... Is there a possiblity we can go further with this? Thanks.
Jackie and her crew of 7
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Author wrote:
> Hi,
> I did some more research online regarding CoQ10 and interestingly enough,
> I found an article that states CoQ10 is particularly abundant in the heart,
> lungs, liver, kidneys, spleen, PANCREAS AND ADRENAL GLANDS. What do you
> think about that?! I might really be on to something here!
> Doesn't it seem odd that ferrets tend to have problems with 6 of the 7 organs
> listed? I personally have had one ferret with cardiomyopathy, two with
> liver cysts,two with renal disease, three with enlarged spleens, two with
> insulinoma, and five with adrenal disease. All six have had at least one
> problem, most with multiples.
> Supplemental use of CoQ10 has proven very effective in treatment of cardiomyopathy,
> improving the pumping capacity of the heart, increasing muscle strength
> and improving breathing. It is now an approved treatment in Japan for
> congestive heart failure. It has also been found beneficial in patients
> with mitral valve prolapse and arrythmias.
> CoQ10 is also a powerful antioxidant and is vital in powering the body's
> energy production (ATP) cycle. Perhaps it could also play a part in preventing lymphoma?
> Personally, I really think this deserves further research. If there is indeed
> a link, think how much healthier our ferrets would be and how much longer
> they would live! Perhaps, it could even be added to ferret kibble in the
> proper dosage.
> I know I am probably getting carried away, but this is exciting stuff. Perhaps
> my one thought could revolutionize ferret health!
> Maybe I should forward this to Dr. Tom Willard of Totally Ferret and see
> what he has to say. Are there any other biologists, nutritionists, homeopaths,
> or veterinarians that would like to comment on this?
> Dodie in NJ