From:
AFERRETVET@cs.com
Date: 2002-02-21 15:59:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Lupron / Adrenal
Hi Charleen,
Yes it is the hormones (estrogens) that causes the
swollen vulva, just like an intact female in heat. Quite
often you will get a bacterial vaginal/vulva infection. Usually
you see a mucoid discharge. Most of these do not progress
to a bladder infection but that is possible. Usually keeping the
vulva clean prevents further problems, but a topical antibiotic
ointment (neosporin) and an oral antibiotic (amoxi drops, clavamox
drops, or Baytril) may be necessary in some cases. Yes,
melatonin may cause sleepiness during the first 7-10 days.
After the ferret gets used to it the activity level increases again.
You are not the only one who has trouble giving a tablet daily,
that is why we are looking into the melatonin implants. Plus the
constant release may work better than the once a day tablet.
Good luck with Sassy,
Jerry Murray, DVM