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From: ozpopples
Date: 2002-04-09 02:50:00 UTC
Subject: Update on sick ferret - getting worse

We took him to the vet and she really didn't know what it could be.
She said the loss of balance might be caused by an injury which I
don't think is the case. She suggested an x/ray in a few days if he
doesn't improve. She put him on Prednisolone (5Mg) tabs 1/4 tablet
per day and Cavulox (50Mg) tabs 1/4 tab morn & night. His temp was
38.something which she said was normal. She checked for masses and
said there didn't appear to be a blockage. She pressed all down his
spine which didn't seem to cause him any discomfort.

We're mashing softened biscuits into chicken baby food to get him to
eat. He weighs 1.2kg so has lost well over1/2 kg. He's passed 3
stools in 2 days which seem reasonably normal and is urinating. She
didn't mention dehydration or blood tests as she seems to think its
an injury but I don't.

Mac is getting worse by the hour and I think we're going to loose him.

Bronwyn