From:
ssiu@mud.cgl.uwaterloo.ca
Date: 2004-08-13 16:29:30 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] fluid buildup (in the abdomen)
To: Caitlyn Martin <caitlynmaire@yahoo.com>
Cc: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <1092414570.411cec6a3f7a7@www.nexusmail.uwaterloo.ca>
> At what concentration? That doesn't sound like a high
> dosage. If it's the same concentration Podo was on
> (10mg/ml concentration) he started with a higher
> dosage (.25ml) than Bear is on now. Also, when I
unfortunately I don't remember the concentration. can
you tell me what dose Podo ended up with and what his
approximate weight was?
> discussed Podo's cardiomyopathy with a very
> knowledgeable and experienced ferret owner who had
> several very old ferrets with cardiomyopathy over the
> years she told me that injectable lasix (furosemide)
> sometimes works better than oral. If Bear is taking
> his furosemide orally that may be something to discuss
> with your vet. You may also be able to add a diuretic
> (i.e.: spironolactone) to help clear fluids.
I will ask my vet bout the injectable and spironolactone.
I thought furosemide is a diuretic.
> By examining the fluid by tapping it out once you and
> your vet may be better able to decide a course of
> action for Bear.
I think we may be going in for tapping this afternoon.
at this point, it is just keeping him comfortable, but
I have no idea how long he has, and keeping him comfy
involve getting his fluid down.
> Here's hoping you and your vet can come up with
> additional medical options to keep him happy a little
> longer.
many thanx for your reply and concern. I really appreciate
all this.
Selina
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