Message Number: YG9754 | New FHL Archives SearchFrom: ferrethealer@aol.com
Date: Wed Jan 2, 2002 4:46pm
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Digest Number 535
In a message dated 01/02/02 7:57:56 AM Eastern Standard Time,
Ferret-Health-list@yahoogroups.com writes:
Recently I've noticed the male is not eating much at all and has
lost
considerable weight. I took him to the vet, they did an xray,
which
showed a possible slightly enlarged heart, although she did not
think
that was causing his problem right now. They also did a blood test
which showed his lymphocytes to be approx. 4500. A fecal test
showed
bacteria
in his feces. The vet also said he is very gassy, and is grinding
his
teeth.
I would consider ulcers, a partial blockage of the intestines, or
lymphoma. Are his lymph nodes enlarged? Are his intestines
thickened when the vet feels his abdomen? Were xrays taken?
Dr. Ruth
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