From:
Steve Austin
Date: 2003-06-02 07:28:19 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Addison's signs and symptoms
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Cc: znt1@cdc.gov
Message-ID: <20030602.034657.3936.5.kazpat1@juno.com>
If truely Addison's is suspected, the ferret will crash quickly.
I would go to the vet monday and get blood drawn for electrolytes
and some Sub Q fluids. If you can continue the fluids at home
that would be great.
The vet can tell by the ratio of sodium to potassium if this is Addison's
Please don't even wait one more day, I have had such a bad
experience with Addison's, it takes days to recover if they crash.
If you get it a little earlier it is much easier to manage.
Patty
> I have a little girl who recently had her second adrenal gland
> removed and she has not perked up at all. I've been reading through
> past posts and think she may be experiencing signs of Addison's.
> (extreme lethargy, dark yellow urine indicating dehydration,
> diarrhea, lack of appetite (refuses to eat solid foods)). I'm
> planning on taking her to the vet on Tuesday so I was hoping to be
> able to provide suggestions then. Thanks
>