Message Number: SG6342 | New FHL Archives Search
From: mjanke@miamiferret.org
Date: 2003-10-16 15:21:15 UTC
Subject: RE: HELP -- Chocolate Moose
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <3220730.1066317675042.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>

I would not back off on the pred just because you're adding diazoxide. And it seems that diazoxide is not really effective in most ferrets. I know it may work for some, but definitely not all. I can't say if the diazoxide is contributing to the diarrhea, but I know it can cause major nausea.

mike

Author wrote:
> A vet here had me start giving him diazoxide to try to back off on the prednisolone a little. He had a seizure this morning -- I caught it early so it didn't last long. Tonight, his breathing is rapid again. What can I do to help him feel better?