From:
Yvon358@aol.com
Date: 2003-05-24 17:56:28 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] RE: insulinoma/chromium??
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <1db.a47bee9.2c010c4c@aol.com>
In a message dated 5/24/03 1:42:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
sukiec@optonline.net writes:
> Liquid pred comes in different concentrations so the volume doesn't say how
> much is given, though giving the volume and the concentration level (mg/ml)
> would. In general due to multiple concentration levels it is best to give mgs
> for meds.
>
> Thank you SO much for putting the 0 before the decimal point; that is
> incredibly useful for avoiding accidental misreadings! I wish everyone did that.
>
> Ferrets actually can often deal with very high levels. We had an elderly
> one with insulinoma and lymphoma who got up to 5 mg each day total and she only
> weighed a bit over a pound.
>
Sukie....
Thanks for the info. I reread that paragraph 10 times trying to figure out
if I'd made a mistake. Since the brewer's yeast could lower his glucose level,
I certainly will not try it. Three immediate responses to my post sure had
me convinced. Like I said... my 1st case.
As to the concentration of the pred., I wish I had the info. to give. The
bottle merely says "Pediapred liquid 30ml. Give 0.3cc by mouth every other
day". I can find out in a few days and repost. I'm not sure why my vet didn't
want to up the dosage, although he wants to see the ferret again in 60 days. He
is an awesome vet, specializing in ferrets. Could the reading of 65 be low
because he hadn't eaten in almost 3 hours?
You're welcome for the zero. :)
Thanks again to all 3 of you for the quick responses. Glad I didn't run out
and buy that brewer's yeast. Lessoned learned.
-Y-