From:
AFERRETVET@cs.com
Date: 2003-07-30 03:39:01 UTC
Subject: Re: health problems of rescues.
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <19d.187b3add.2c5897d5@cs.com>
Hi Sukie,
A couple things come to mind when dealing with
rescue ferrets. One can expext adrenal gland disease
and insulinoma problems with the middle aged and
older group. The insulinoma group may need nutical,
food (a/d), and pred to raise the glucose levels. The adrenal group
may have larger tumors because they have had the adrenal
problem for a long time. With the change in food and husbandry
etc, stomach ulcers may be a problem. Carafate, a/d and Biaxin
may be needed for these ferrets. In bad cases SQ fluids
may be needed to rehydrate some of the ferrets too.
AD and distemper are also possible with a large group.
Ear mites and fleas are likely too (Frontline or Revolution).
Ringworm is also possible. Needless to say lots of
medical problems are possible with a large group.
Hope that helps,
Jerry Murray, DVM