From:
"Sue Liszewski"
Date: 2005-05-13 02:42:39 UTC
Subject: RE: [ferrethealth] RE: dilated cardiomyopathy/anorexia
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <BAY104-F315F1EA43EB9261FC1F93DDC120@phx.gbl>
I agree we need more info. Often time we use a number of differnt things
including a diuretic an Ace inhibitor which is what I think your kid is on.
I would try a lot of things before euthatnasia but know that at any time a
heart attack could occur and you could lose him. There are supplements that
can help too but you need to do something that will help him feel better so
that he will eat. I found that mine would no longer chew anything hard and
would eat if I fed him pureed food. He would lap it right up and when the
meds made him feel better he ate very well and put on weight. This was back
int he 80's before all the better treatments were available. I think there
are things that can be tried so push for them. Best to you.
Dr. Sue
>From: luckypupp@hotmail.com
>Reply-To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>Subject: [ferrethealth] RE: dilated cardiomyopathy/anorexia
>Date: Thu, 12 May 2005 23:24:29 +0100 (BST)
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>Hi thanx for the quick response,
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>I am unsure of crumpets medication... all i no is he is taking one type of
>tablet (1/8th twice daily) sorry this isnt much help. i will try to find
>out further info asap.
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>as to breeding him unfortunately he has been bred unintentionally (we had
>him vasectomised so he could bring his sisters out of season but it was not
>done correctly and both his sisters ended up pregnant.). i am aware that
>this disease can be linked to genetics and am now seriously concerned for
>the wellbeing of the other little ferts.
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>On speaking to my mum earlier it sounds like our vet is convinced he will
>not recover as he is nothing but skin and bones...he is not even eating
>his favourite treats and my mum is struggling to administer his medication.
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>I will try to update this info as soon as possible though i fear everyones
>efforts may just come to late. Thankyou so much for your help!
>jj
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