From:
williamsdvm@comcast.net
Date: 2003-04-01 03:35:13 UTC
Subject: RE: To med or not to med
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <11801941.1049168113678.JavaMail.root@scandium>
Dear Di:
I'll be straight to the point as well - if the ferret has firm stool and is gaining weight on the new diet - let's not add additional meds. You ARE treating - with a diet. If the stool goes bad, then we can always add some other medications, but not until warranted.
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, DVM
Author wrote:
> okay straight to the point
> My 8 1/2 year old adrenal ferret with history of inconsistant stool which worsened with adrenal diagnosis 1 year ago - scrawny - but always playful, active had a bad bout of diarrhea 2 weeks ago.
> VET X agrees she is not a good candidate for intestinal biopsy and suspects IBD from history. Prescibes antibiotics for possible secondary bowel infection. I put her on a 100% bland diet, cut out all treats and kibble. She has gained considerable weight on new diet and stool is firm.