From:
"Larry C. Lyons"
Date: 2003-11-13 01:44:59 UTC
Subject: Re: Possible IBD.Suggestions Appreciated
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-Id: <13205705.1068690436879.JavaMail.nobody@magnesium.smartgroups.com>
We have 4 year old ferret that suddenly started to decline one month post
op following an operation for a foreign body in his stomach. We asked his
veterinarian XXX of YYY
to write a summary of his case, since this has been perplexing us and the
good people at YYY as to the diagnosis. Here's what Dr. XXX forwarded to us.
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Osmar, a 4 yo neutered male marshall ferret with history of foreign body
ingestion and removal on 10/03/03. Hairball and foreign object were removed
at surgery. No other lesions were noted at time of surgery. Post operative
meds included amoxi drops, sucralfate and baytril. Patient was doing very
well and gaining weight back at 2 week recheck.
One month later, patient developed mucoid diarrhea with slight red tinge. P
steadily lost weight with poor appetite. Bloodwork unremarkable, barium
series showed mildly enlarged colon, but no obstructions or foreign bodies.
Another exploratory surgery was performed , but failed to detect any
abnormalities. Intestinal biopsies were obtained and results are pending.
Patient is on broad spectrum ab therapy along with supportive care while
awaiting biopsy results.
--
If anyone can offer help or diagnostic suggestions, it would be most
appreciated as we are all unsure as to what is causing Osmar's
problems.Late today (after 6 pm) Dr. XXX called us and reported that he
received the biopsy report back from the lab. It suggested Inflammatory
Bowel Disease.
Anyhow suggestions or hints would be most appreciated.
Many thanks for your help.
Larry C. Lyons