From:
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Date: 2004-08-19 18:07:44 UTC
Subject: Re: Melatonin implants
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <c.30e95175.2e564670@cs.com>
Hi Kathy,
No, the vast majority of ferrets can be giving the
implants without sedation. I give them a treat such
as ferretone, ferret vite, nutical, or laxatone. While they
are eating I give them the injection of the implant before
they realize what I am doing. In young or hyperactive
ferrets, scruff them and hold the treat up to them as
you give the implant.
I have not taking any of the implants out, and I do not think
that is necessary unless there is actually a problem there.
So far no problem with the "old" implants under the skin.
Hope that helps,
Jerry Murray, DVM
PS My 2 ferrets will be getting new implants this weekend.