From:
"Marc Kramer"
Date: 2003-04-07 12:20:00 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] questions on torbutrol (butrophanol)
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <F36rYP0QzBxhJTANZww00079f75@hotmail.com>
I use butorphanol on ferrets routinely at a dose of 0.1-0.5 cc IM or SQ and
have never experienced problems nor heard of any on the use of this drug at
the proper dose. Your ferret may have experienced post-op complications due
to the surgery and/or anesthesia but I highly doubt the butorphanol is the
culprit.
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Marc H. Kramer, DVM
Avian & Exotic Animal Medical Center
12125 S. Dixie Hwy.
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 234-2473
http://www.avianexotic.com
ExoticDVM On-Line Forum Moderator
----Original Message Follows----
From: dadams@elp.rr.com
Reply-To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
I will start by apologizing for the long post. Thanks for your indulgence.
I would like to hear from vets that have observed reaction to the subject
material and if there is a correction for it.I have looked thru the archives
for info on effects of subject item on ferrets. It appears that there is a
possibility for some bad reactions. The reason for the interest is I just
lost a 3 yr old female ferret after an appearent successful adrenal surgery.
The left adrenal was the only one affected with all other items of
interest in excellent shape. Pre op blood was normal except for slight
anemia (probably due to adrenal problem). Turbutrol was given post op for
pain. Ferret (Xena) did not start showing signs of post op recovery as
usually exhibited. After 5 hrs attempts were made to feed Xena. She did
not freely eat and small amounts(about 2-4 cc)of mush/soup were given with a
syringe. After this she had a normal bowel movement. Continued
weakness,lack of appetite, rapid and shallow breathing was noted. She was
taken back to vet at this time approx 8 hrs after surgery. Gum and foot pad
color ok no bleeding from incision noted. Body temp normal, fluids were
given and returned home. At home two more bowel movements were noted both
being more "pudding like" but not diareha. At approx 12 hrs post op extreme
weakness noted and a bloody stool found. Xena was taken to emergency clinic
where supportive measures were given (IV and heating pad). At this time very
extreme weakness was exhibited with some wimpering noted. During the
remainder of the nite, Xena had one more bloody diareha but appeared to gain
some strength althoug her body temp dropped to approx 97. At approx 5 am
Xena passed away. A post-mortem is to be performed today and I will post
the results. This is not the first time I have seen this type of reaction in
the post op time frame but it is the first death. I do have several kids
(about 20 at this time) as I do rescue unwanted kids.Again I apologize for
the size of this post.Dave Adams and the bunch
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