From:
"Robin Grimes"
Date: 2005-01-16 14:21:15 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] vomiting after adrenal surgery
To: <ferrethealth@smartgroups.com>
Message-Id: <15779934.1105886074397.JavaMail.nobody@magnesium.smartgroups.com>
Thank you. I'll stop and get some baby food and pediatlyte this morning. H=
e is drinking plenty of water that I can tell though. I did notice when It=
ried to scruff him this morning, his skin didn't act quite as hesistant tog=
o back to its original shape, so i'll try to keep the water in him, andgive=
pedialyte a try.[Moderator's Note:quoting from http://www.vetsoftware.com/=
acvc2002-hess2.htm>Determination of a ferret=92s hydration status via >skin=
tenting can be inaccurate. Hydration is >better assessed via testing mucus=
membrane >capillary refill time.and>Fluids may be provided for maintenance=
at >70ml/kg/day. Ongoing losses and correction >for dehydration should als=
o be accounted for.]