Message Number: SG9806 | New FHL Archives SearchFrom: Ferret Wise Shelter
Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2004 16:46:30 -0400
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Swollen Nipples
Message-Id: <5.1.1.6.2.20040803164415.029ad210@mail.usaexpress.net>
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>One of my spayed girls, Jamocha, seems to have swollen nipples, that appear
>to be reddened. I would compare their size to the skin fobs that humans
>sometimes get. You can easily see them, as well as feel them if you rub
>her belly. She seems to be acting normal, but the swelling has me worried.
Hi Jen,
I am NOT a VET but we have seen this NUMEROUS TIMES!
Reddened and swollen nipples are a hormonal signal indicating high estrus
or adrenal condition.
If your ferret has had this for some time I strongly recommend that you get
to the vet for a blood test to make sure she has not started to develop
anemia and then get her into surgery or onto treatment with lupron,
melatonin or surgical excision.
Best wishes..
Alicia d
www.ferretwise.org
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