From:
Sandra Fox
Date: 2004-12-18 00:48:13 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] RE: Hypothyroid ferrets- Skin problems
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-Id: <20041224094121.30F0437CF1@sitemail.everyone.net>
How about a TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)? In people it is an indicator of hypo/hyperthyroidism. If the level is high, the person is hypothyroid, so the thyroid gland is stimulated to make more hormone, and vice versa.
--- "Sue Liszewski" <suedvm96@hotmail.com> wrote:
From: "Sue Liszewski" <suedvm96@hotmail.com>
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Thyroid testing can be confusing. Testing T4 levels can show falsely low
levels if an animal has something else going on so you can never just use a
T4 level for diagnosis unless perhaps we are using a T4Equilibrium Dialysis
Sample but in that case I don't think there are normal established levels
for ferrets. You need to have a vet check with their lab to see what is
best to run for ferrets. Best of Luck.
Dr. Sue