Message Number: YG13986 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Russell Prater
Date: 2002-06-19 13:24:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Swollen vulva - seasonal?? Or incorrect information
from a vet?

meighanlouise wrote:

> He suggested that I wait until the fall to see if it goes away on its
> own. Couldn't this be harmul? Anemia etc...

It sure could be. In Dr. Fox's book "Biology and Disease of Ferrets" he
says that having a swollen vulva for as little as 1 month can lead to
aplastic anemia and death.

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Russ, Booger, Bonnie & Clyde
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