From:
sukiec@optonline.net
Date: 2005-07-22 03:27:27 UTC
Subject: RE: how to tell if prostate is enlarged
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <5401643.1122002847867.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>
Having had a male block it isn't something I am personally wild about ever dealing with again. In our boy's case he had a combination of a diverticulum (pouch) of the bladder combined with cystine stones (a problem dealing with higher protein diets). It took him a year after his resulting bilateral hydronephrosis for him to repair enough to stop being gaunt.
If I had a male blocking now -- being a non-vet and alsohaving been through such a bad experience -- I think (as a non-professional) that I would be inclined to start both Lupron and melatonin if there were possible adrenal signs because they can help and are very safe. I'd also discuss meds like Proscar/Propecia with the treating vet, and I think I'd be inclined to want to check urine concentration, pH, and signs of blood or infection pretty much straight off.
There is a lot of prostate health in the Archives, esp. posts from AFERRETVET and I think there is an old compilation in the Files section.
Could you describe what you are seeing to help assess if he is having trouble urinating and how much ? Hopefully, it his signs are not as indicative as you are concerned that they may be.
-- Sukie (not a vet)
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