From:
"Sue Liszewski"
Date: 2004-03-22 05:21:28 UTC
Subject: RE: [ferrethealth] lasik & sub-q fluids?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <BAY15-F7mAkYxt0Gfwb0001ff5d@hotmail.com>
Yes it is okay, you just have to adjust one for the other. You don't want
her to get more dehydrated on the lasix without replacing. You could also
add a bit of salt substitute to her food, it is potassium chloride and may
help prevent a low potassium level secondary to the lasix (unless she
supplement the fluids). Also ask your vet if she can add some Vit B12 to
the fluids you are giving since this can help with her appetite too. Good
Luck!
Dr. Sue
>From: ruesterx1@excite.com
>Reply-To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>Subject: [ferrethealth] lasik & sub-q fluids?
>Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2004 17:37:48 +0000 (GMT)
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>Hi,
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>Was wondering if it is truely okay to be giving sub-q fluids to a
>dehydrated ferret that is getting lasix? This is the little coughing ferret
>post spleenectomy I posted about earlier. She is now receiving lasix and
>the vet okay'd giving fluids also since she is not eating well. Just wanted
>to check this is okay. Also, the vet said the reason she wanted to give a
>steroid to begin with was to stimulate her appetite (it didn't) and to help
>with the inflammation in her lungs. But at least now she is on lasix and if
>all goes well will get heart medications in a few days.
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>Thanks for all the help.
>Julie
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