Message Number: SG11337 | New FHL Archives SearchFrom: Apollo174@aol.com
Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2004 22:29:04 EST
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Subject: itchiness after surgery
Message-ID: <193.322f116f.2ebd9f00@aol.com>
Hi all,
Just wanted some input from those of you whose ferrets have been through
surgeries. My ferret, Snagglepuss has just had a right adrenalectomy and a nodule
removed from his pancreas. This is his second surgery in 2 months (In March,
he had his left adrenal out and a partial pancreatectomy--5%). Hx is also
significant for portal hepatitis.
Anyway, we are now a week post surgery. He has been doing wonderfully so
far, but I notice he seems to be itchy. He is biting at, scratching at his
abdomen, sides, and tail inconsistently. His incision scab is healing, so I was
wondering if that is what could be making him feel itchy and if there is
anything I could do for him. Any thoughts / suggestions would be great.
Thanks,
Marissa
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