Message Number: SG12975 | New FHL Archives SearchFrom: WOLFYSLUV@aol.com
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 14:13:50 EST
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Subject: Pred and Insolinoma and longevity
Message-ID: <8d.220d7d3f.2f58bbee@aol.com>
I have a question. In light of having two treatment options for
insolinoma (surgery and drug/diet), I wanted to ask about longevity concerning pred.
I don't ask about longevity with surgery, only because I"m assumsing it's just
far to variable to say? Or am I wrong and can someone give round about
guesses? If a ferret has severe to moderate symptoms of insolinoma and it's
controlled well with pred ... is there any reason to think that ferret won't live
comfortably for quite a while? Are we talking months or years? I'm going to
give a two ages to ask about. How about a four year old and how about a six
year old?
Of course, I'm asking vets what their take on the situation is, but I'm
very much curious to hear what shelters experiences are as well, etc.
Wolfy
http://wolfysluv.jacksnet.com
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