From:
elnrrgby1@aol.com
Date: 2002-02-05 19:46:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Mast Cell tumor, Is there another treatment besides
surgery?
In a message dated 02/05/2002 11:07:43 PM US Eastern Standard
Time, Ferret-Health-list@yahoogroups.com writes:
I have a 7 year old ferret with advanced cardio.
Obviously not a surgical
candidate. He has developed a rather large (approx. 1 cm)
Mast Cell on the
back of his neck. Is there a treatment besides surgery that
will reduce or
control it?
Dick B.
Hi,
This may be WAY off base, but I've always wondered if using an
antihistamine like diphenhydramine or a histamine blocker
(like Pepcid AC) would help with mast cell tumors in ferrets?
I've read about their uses in cats and dogs, but then again,
mast cell tumors in ferrets aren't quite the same as in other
species (Thankfully!).
Anyway, it seems like at the very least, it *might* cut down
on some of the itching/irritation at the tumor site. But, the
million dollar question is whether it could potentially
slow/reverse tumor growth? (or perhaps help prevent
reoccurrence in prone ferrets?) Anyone?
Stacia