From:
"Sue Liszewski"
Date: 2004-12-24 15:12:37 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] RE: Hypothyroid ferrets- Skin problems
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <BAY104-F8871B2DC2194EA11931DBDCA60@phx.gbl>
Not necessarily, depends on the cause of the hypothyroidism. We also need
established norms for what ever test we try.
>From: Sandra Fox <heartnurse@nurse.com>
>Reply-To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] RE: Hypothyroid ferrets- Skin problems
>Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 01:41:20 -0800 (PST)
>
>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>
>Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 18:48:13 -0600
>To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] RE: Hypothyroid ferrets- Skin problems
>
>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
>
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