From:
"Sue Liszewski"
Date: 2004-02-29 19:24:01 UTC
Subject: RE: [ferrethealth] Thanks and New Question Re: Lupron (unexp. bruise)
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <BAY15-F29jD4nhVjOaB000326cf@hotmail.com>
It almost sounds like a platelet problem and that he is thrombocytopenic. I
would get a platelet count and he may need to be on a higher dose of
prednisolone if this is the case, since it couldbe Autoimmune. Get him
looked at soon and in the menatime do not allow any falls or trauma because
if this is the case it could cause him to bleed out. The small mass you see
may even just be a blood clot attached there, no way to know. Be careful
and good luck. If it is just bruising and not platelet problem then see if
you can get some Arnica Gel and apply it topically. It is homeopathic but
great for bruising and trauma, but PLEASE BE SURE THAT IS ALL IT IS, TALK TO
THE VET AGAIN.
Dr. Sue
>From: mysticswords@yahoo.com
>Reply-To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>Subject: [ferrethealth] Thanks and New Question Re: Lupron (unexp. bruise)
>Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 13:32:38 +0000 (GMT)
>
>Sorry this is so long, but I'm getting really worried, and I don't want to
>forget anything!
>
>First, I would like to thank everyone who replied to my last post about
>using Lupron for the first time. My vet and I decided that it would be too
>difficult to get an accurate dose with the Lupron we had, so we did go
>ahead and order it from Professional Arts Pharmacy.
>
>We gave Yozum his first Lupron injection on Wed., and I was wondering if
>anyone has seen any strange side effects from it.
>
>The injection was given in his right rear leg on Wed, and on Thurs.
>morning, he refused to eat (he's also insulinomic). I also noticed a small
>(about quarter-sized) bruise on his stomach, just above his penis. Today
>is Sun., and this bruise has now spread to cover the entire shaved area
>(which never grew back) from his adrenal/insulinoma/exploratory surgery in
>Oct. It goes all the way across his belly, up to his ribcage, and is
>starting to spread down the inside of his back legs. It looks like it's
>still growing.
>
>This is not just the blue color the skin can get just before hair regrows.
>It's red and ugly and painful-looking. As far as I know, he hasn't fallen
>or hit anything. I've been hand-feeding (force-feeding when necessary) him
>since Thurs.
>
>His regular vet left Wed. night for a conference (of course--that's when
>these things always happen!), so one of the other vets here looked at him.
>(She doesn't know much about ferrets, but is willing to learn, and I trust
>her.) We took an X-Ray, and found a grape-sized mass just under his last
>rib. He was put on Carafate for ulcers on 2-12, and as far as I know, the
>mass was not palpated at that time. I don't know if it has anything to do
>with the bruise or not. We don't know exactly what it's attached to, and
>don't have access to ultrasound to find out.
>
>He has also gained 3 oz. since that time. Again, I don't know if this is
>due to the mass, or if I've just been feeding him too much! (The mass
>doesn't feel like it's grown, but it's only been four days)
>
>If it matters, he is on Pred. elixir 0.25 mL BID (for insulinoma) and
>Carafate for ulcers. His current weight is 2lbs. 10 oz.
>
>Thank you again to anyone who has time to answer this.
>
>Blessings,
>
>Becky
>
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