From:
Caitlyn Martin
Date: 2005-05-12 21:11:43 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Re:Tufts protocol/lymphoma
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <20050512211144.47380.qmail@web30615.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Dear Dr Murray (and everyone else):
> Sorry to about your ferrets lymphoma.
> As for treatment options honestly after 6 months
> on cortisone it is unlikely chemotherapy would help.
Thank you. Our vet came to the same conclusion. We
also now know that the lymphoma has invaded her
internal organs, at least the liver for certain.
> Adding cytoxan or CCNU with the cortisone is an
> option, but I think it is too late for it to help
> much.
Considering her age and condition we're going to keep
her comfortable for as long as we can and then say
goodbye.
> With her weight loss it would be good to use hill's
> a/d or baby food (chicken or turkey) along with her
> regular food
She's super picky and won't take them or what we
usually use: Bob Church's Chicken Gravy. She will
take some Nutrical now and again when she feels like
it and we're giving her that to get some extra
calories into her.
Basically, at this point in her life, I'm not going to
force her.
> Sorry no miracle cures with lymphoma,
I know. WHen we lose Nyssa that will make seven
ferrets between the ages of five and ten that we have
lost to this disease. I'm just happy that we have
been able to have Nyssa as long as we have. I
honestly thought we were losing her back in March and
the vets involved have done a fantastic job of keeping
her going and keeping her happy.
Regards,
Cait
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