From:
mkoronias@netscape.net
Date: 2005-06-01 11:52:07 UTC
Subject: RE: stuffy nose, not getting better
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <6815769.1117626727598.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>
I have had an endoscopy done on one of my ferrets and it didn't seem too traumatic. My understanding of it is that it is a little camera on the end of a tube which they insert in their throat after being sedated. The camera will show them what is going on in the airways and take a pic. In my ferrets case I got a very expensive pic of his tonsils back and he had them removed the next day. I'm glad we did it because in the end he didn't have to be cut open to fix what was wrong (only put under) because we knew exactly. I'm not sure why they have to wait for the endoscopy till next week, but if it could diagnose the problem, then I would get it right away (especially as Ellie is getting worse). You need to know what is wrong before you can work on getting her better. I hope everything works out well.
Take Care,
Moscha
(not a vet)
Author wrote:
> Thanks to all who posted to me. we took Ellie to
> another vet today and he feels it is a tumor, but
> could not be certain with out an endoscopy. We would
> have to wait until next Tuesady for that. She seems
> to be getting worse daily. The vet said she is
> breathing like something is obstructing. He heart
> sounds strong and her lungs are clear. I know after
> having four ferrets and being one of those strange
> people who are too attuned to their ferrets that Ellie
> is not ok and getting worse. I sense distress and
> frustration from her. She is hungry and eats babyfood
> willingly, she still enjoys going outside to play, her
> tube and plastic bags, but she is getting tired these
> past few days and it is sad to see. I don't know if
> we should do the endoscopy? What does it accomplish?
> We may try pediapred? Any insight or suggestions are
> appreciated?
> Kelly