From:
ssiu@mud.cgl.uwaterloo.ca
Date: 2004-08-16 02:07:55 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] fluid buildup (in the abdomen)
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <1252228.1092622075866.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>
> Perhaps if the large fluid burden can be taken away with the tap, the
> furosemide will be able to keep on top of it for awhile. You're in my
> thoughts and you're taking wonderful care of him. Keep us posted!
Bear got tapped on friday, and 130cc of fluid was removed from him.
when we weigh him at home, he's gone from 1450g to 1275g. my vet
was surprised the injectable made a difference. we got a few days
of injectable to try, and it does seem to be more effective, although
that might be due to the tapping. he's flunctuating between 1275-1350
right now, I think gaining fluid, but at a much slower pace. he
seems more tired than last week, but is still eating and drinking.
I don't think he has very long, unless he makes it to his next
carboplatin appointment and it helped him again. but whatever time
he has I think he still enjoys.
thanx for all the help and advice.
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