From:
FHbytheSea@aol.com
Date: 2003-07-28 17:38:17 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] respiratory infection
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <38.3b9b6e68.2c56b989@aol.com>
In a message dated 7/28/03 8:35:57 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
harbourljmd@aol.com writes:
> Ruby has her right nostril very congested and her right eye is running.
> She sneezes constantly and the nasal discharge is getting to be more and
> more. She wakes up with huge crusts on her nostril.
> I am desperate because her condition is deteriorating.
> Has anyone been through this ?
>
Lou
What is Ruby's vaccination status? Age? Has the vet ruled out Canine
distemper? That would be where I would start. Do you have any other ferrets? Are they
exhibiting symptoms if so? If its viral, the antibiotics aren't going to
help...unless there is a secondary infection..Did I tell you yet that I am not a
vet?
You can do ocular and nasal swabs to test for distemper. You can also biopsy
tissue if Ruby is a surgical candidate...I sincerely hope that it is not CDV.
Lisa Leidig, Head Ferret
The Ferret Haven "By-the-Sea"
www.ferrethaven.org