From:
jazmufsky@aol.com
Date: 2005-01-24 02:05:40 UTC
Subject: Need help with severe earmite probs
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <7539402.1106532340247.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>
I have a five year old fert with a severe earmite infection. He is swaying his head severely when he lifts it, so much so that we have to hold his head still to feed him the babyfood (he has a very good appetite). The vet gave us Tresaderm drops yesterday to be used once a day for two weeks, off two weeks then repeat. We are also using Otomite Plus to treat the rest of the ferrets in the house.
Aries is also currently on carafate TID-QID and Amoxy BID for an ulcer and palpation and xrays have ruled out a blockage. The vet also gave us compounded Metrondiazole to help with the ulcer but he had the usual foaming, gagging, etc. The vet said that may also help with his ears but that is stressful for both of us and I wear more than he ingests. After searching the archives, I am seeing that Dr. Murray suggests pediapred, which I have on hand, in conjunction with the Tresaderm. I was wondering if it would be appropriate to give it to Aries as I know it will delay healing of the ulcer or if there is something else we could try until we can talk to the vet? If so, he is approximately 2.5 pounds so what is the dosage? Thank you!
Earlicks and toebitings to all,
Trish