Message Number: SG13708 | New FHL Archives SearchFrom: Russell Prater
Date: Tue, 03 May 2005 00:44:11 -0500
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] insulinoma and fluid build up in abdomin
Message-ID: <42770FAB.8030407@worldnet.att.net>
I am not a vet. I would suggest to my vet that he put your girl on some
Lasix (furosemide). It comes as an injectable, a pill and a liquid. I
think I'd give the liquid for a ferret. Basically it acts on the kidneys
and makes them pee more which removes a lot of excess water.
necropteluate@aol.com wrote:
> I would like some advice to help her at least be comfortable.
> I am very concerned about the fluid build up but do not want to have
> to put her through constant drainage procedures. If there is
> something I can do or someone I can see in the area that could
> provide better treatment, could you please tell me?
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