From:
d6n6b6@yahoo.co.uk
Date: 2005-03-07 12:40:58 UTC
Subject: RE: [ferrethealth] RE: Swollen vulva but not "bleedding". When to spay? Please!
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
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It's very dangerous to wait... She might come out of heat in August-Septemb=
er yes (not nearly within 4 weeks)... but she might have died or be very we=
ak by then through bone marrow depression (estrogen-intoxication). Sounds =
like your vets compare ferrets to dogs...
You should really INSIST on the proligestone-injection if you want her to l=
ive! And then afterwards let her spay...
I would say you'd have to insist on spaying immediately, but this too can b=
e dangerous when being done by a non-experienced vet. =
I will look if I can find a ferret-vet in Switzerland and I'll let you know=
if I find one!
Good luck!
Wendy
Author wrote:
> Sukie, thanks for the links! they are very good!
> Alicia, Sandy, Ulrike and Chris, Thanks for the information !
> We call some vets around Z=C3=BCrich and none will make a surgery while s=
he is in heat. They also do not give the hormon injection.
> We were told that B=C3=A4rli will be in around 4 weeks, back to normal an=
d we have to wait... =
> I hope that's not dangerous for her. So, we have to wait 4 weeks till she=
is normal and then spay her ...
> Thanks all for your care!
> Kisses, Paty, Pikku & B=C3=A4rli
> Author wrote:
> > Hi Paty, the hormone injection to take your ferret out of oestrus is
> > Proligestone (Delvesteron .5 mg) as used in the UK. I believe it is sam=
e
> > one used on cats.
> > In the UK vets prefer animals out of heat before the spaying to reduce
> > the sudden hormone changes the op causes. She will not start bleeding a=
s
> > ferrets are induced to ovulate by the mating process; the clear liquid
> > just indicates is ready to mate. You have at least 28 days before
> > oestrus will start to harm your ferret. Chris.
> > Wessex Ferret Club (http://www.wessexferretclub.co.uk)
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