Message Number: SG10439 | New FHL Archives SearchFrom: "katharine"
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2004 08:15:36 -0400
To: "Ferret Health List" <ferrethealth@smartgroups.com>
Subject: Pain medication Options for ferrets after surgery
Message-ID: <009401c491af$b8526b50$27102cc7@D1CW2811>
> Could anyone who has experience with pain medications like opiods or
NSAIDS and prescribing to ferrets for surgery or even chronic pain let
me know what your prefer and what your experiences have been. >
My vet uses Metacam for pain. I start it the day before surgery and then g=
ive it for 3 days following surgery. What I like about it is that it keeps=
them calm without keeping them doped up. They also don't fight the taste.=
We have used Torbugesic in the past. I think it makes them a little groggy=
, but it's a good one too.
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My vet gives a Rimadyl injection immediately following surgery.
Katharine
http://community.webshots.com/user/katharine524
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