From:
daneedv@aol.com
Date: 2002-08-20 18:16:43 UTC
Subject: RE: More IBD help
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <22327726.1029867403638.JavaMail.root@scandium>
Author wrote:
> My question is: What tests are there for IBD or helicobacter? Or, should
> I just start him on a regimen of Pred or PediaPred right off? (I have a
> bubblegum flavored bottle of PediaPred already) At what dosage should I
> start?
Since I have learned that liquid pred is available in several strength, and since I am not a vet, I will not try to answer your question on dosing.
However, the best way to confirm IBD or helicobacter is a bowel biopsy. Since your ferret is older, this may or may not be an option.
I do not think there is a blood test that will be conclusive in making a determination. A high Lipase value will indicate there may be bowel inflamation, but not the cause of the inflamation.
Danee