Message Number: SG6583 | New FHL Archives SearchFrom: Rsoucie1@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 03:40:17 +0000 (GMT)
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Subject: Relief for labored breathing. Lance has a Lung Tumor
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I have a ferret of 5 years old or so and he has been given a diagnosis of lung tumors. When I originally brought him in to the vet it was because he was having a weight loss issue and I was concerned about it and his new shallow breathing. The vet took an X-ray and found either fluid or masses in his lungs and I opted for a chest tap to see if it was fluid. There was a little fluid, I was told, and most of that fuild seemed to be blood. The vet had dificulty with the tap because he kept hitting a solid mass in Lance's chest. The vet gave him a shot of pred and lasix. It has been a week and 2 days since the last visit and he has gained back a lot of weight, but his breathing is really labored now, after a few days of relief. Is there anything that I can do to ease his labored breathing? I don't believe he is ready to leave just yet because he still likes to run around the house and chase the cats.
Ryan
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