From:
"Ulrike"
Date: 2004-06-17 07:50:23 UTC
Subject: RE: [ferrethealth] Lumps by lower jaw
To: <ferrethealth@smartgroups.com>
Message-Id: <40D14D3F.000001.03852@FERRETLOVE1>
I can't feel any of the other lymph nodes, the ones on the neck, by the
front legs, or back legs are all down. =
Ulrike
=
West Wales Ferret Welfare
E-mail: ulrike@ferretlove.co.uk
http://www.ferretlove.co.uk
Last update 11/03/04 =
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Yes they have submandibular lymph nodes. How are the ones in front of his
shoulder (the prescapular lymph nodes)?
Dr. Sue
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>My Baby (7-8 years old) has 2 lumps at the end of her lower jaw, 1 on both=
>sides. They seem to be lentil shaped but pea sized and hard. Do ferrets
>have any lymph nodes or glands there? Baby is going to the vets tomorrow,=
>she also has a distended abdomen and I'm scared that it's the dreaded
>ascites.
>
>She is not a good candidate for surgery or anaesthesia, she had a dental
>about 4 weeks ago and her heart and breathing stopped under anaesthetic bu=
t
>my vet got everything started again.
>
>Ulrike