From:
sukiec@optonline.net
Date: 2003-08-15 20:22:36 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Re: Re: when to spay--need help!
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <3704038.1060978956629.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>
http://fhl.sonic-weasel.org/browse.php?msg=SG3097
had what I was seeking. It was from Dr. Bruce Williams:
>50% of jills suffer from anemia as a result of persistent estrus
and
>Regarding treatment - if her blood count is over 25%, don't worry about the shot - just have her >spayed. A shot may be benefitical for ferrets with a hematocrit less than 25%, to buy some time >until she is a stronger surgical candidate. IF the blood is less than 15%, a transfusion and the shot >will be necessary.
I think there was something similar from someone in Europe or Australia, too, in either the FHL or FML at one point, but I could not find it.
These should also be interesting:
http://fhl.sonic-weasel.org/browse.php?msg=YG4864
http://fhl.sonic-weasel.org/browse.php?msg=YG4198
http://fhl.sonic-weasel.org/browse.php?msg=SG3440
http://fhl.sonic-weasel.org/browse.php?msg=YG907
http://fhl.sonic-weasel.org/browse.php?msg=SG3446
Of course, the archives contain a great deal more info for those who want to delve further.