Message Number: SG3135 | New FHL Archives SearchFrom: "Shirley Hewett"
Date: Sun, 2 Feb 2003 18:21:31 +1100
To: <ferrethealth@smartgroups.com>
Cc: <rvaughn@pobox.com>
Subject: Elavil for Ferrets?
Message-ID: <001401c2ca8b$b73a2060$9927c2cb@smhewett>
Roger,
When no other reason can be found for an overly aggressive male ferret's be=
haviour, our vet has used female hormone injections with good results and n=
o adverse side effects.
In one case that I know of, the injections were started at a minimal dose w=
hich was increased fortnightly until behaviour modification was achieved, t=
hen administered whenever the ferret lapsed into aggressive behaviour. Aft=
er about 3 months the biting "habit" had been broken and he is still alive =
and well (and gentle) 7 years later.
Just a thought.
Love & Dooks
Shirley
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