From:
kazpat1@juno.com
Date: 2004-03-25 23:36:39 UTC
Subject: RE: [ferrethealth] Pred and calcium
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-Id: <21762307.1080260077045.JavaMail.nobody@chromium.smartgroups.com>
Long term pred. use can lead to osteoporosis, I would assume that the calcium
supplementation is sort of a preventative approach. IT can also cause low calcium,
low potassium, high sodium. I have never seen it recommended on short term pred.
use or in children on prednisone. However, if there are multiple underlying
problems, like cancer, other hormone issues, kidney disease,long term use, there
may be a need for extra mineral and vitamin supplementation on an individual
basis, well that is just my thought on it. Patty K.
>Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 15:28:42 +0000 (GMT Standard Time)
>
>I am writing on behalf of a friend. She said when humans are put on pred,
>that they get calcium as well. She wonders whether ferrets need calcium
>when they get pred or would benefit from it.