From:
sukiec@optonline.net
Date: 2004-08-22 20:06:04 UTC
Subject: RE: bladder stones
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <2106589.1093205164732.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>
I know there are past posts on bladder stones and on some possible complications and approaches in the archives because I read every single one I could find when Hilbert first had his recently (followed by Mornie), and then some really wonderful people sent in info to help, too.
If anyone who needs info on stones goes to the Complete Archives they are a good way to get some background. I am sure some of the people writing will have already done this but a number won't have although they will be helped greatly if they do so now.
If there isn't a complication then the surgery is easily recovered from if Mornie is any example. If there is a complication like a need for a PU (rerouting a male -- but read how our vet figured out a way Hilbert managed to avoid that added surgery in the Archives), or a repair of a bladder diverticulum then those repairs must be done.
Knowing what type of stone it is (once removed) is ESSENTIAL. The composition of stones differs and that reflects the cause and the need approach. While the stone is present and during recovery stay on top of anything that could affect the kidneys: doing urinalysis repeatedly, watching the kidney values in CBCs with Chem Panels, regularly checking urine specific gravity and pH, etc.
In the FHL Complete Archives, which can be found at
http://fhl.sonic-weasel.org
individually look under topics like
stone, bladder, dysuria, urolith, Hilbert, Mornie, etc.
and you will find a great many posts with info.
NEVER discount off-hand that there may be an adrenal growth when a ferret has a urinary problem. It is far too typical to discount and too many people fail to realize that there can be pronounced adrenal growths without any symptoms being present.