From:
kath0524
Date: 2002-02-07 10:39:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Enlarged lymph glands
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., erminejs@w... wrote:
> I recently took my little female, Coco, she is 5 1/2 years old to
the vet for yearly vaccinations. Besides having a reaction to the
vaccinations the vet upon examination said that her lymph nodes
(glands)? were larger than a year ago with her last examination. He
advised me that in his experience I could be seeing symptoms of
lymphoma within the year >
Did your vet suggest a biopsy to confirm lymphoma? That's the only
way I know of to make a definitive diagnosis. I would be hesitant to
start her on long-term meds without a diagnosis.
Katharine