From:
sukiec@optonline.net
Date: 2005-08-26 17:28:00 UTC
Subject: RE: ferret severely anemic, mass in abdomen
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <7087563.1125077280683.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>
Sometimes with adrenal growths the fur can regrow. There is a recalcitrant type of anemia that can cause as well.
How bad is the anemia (numbers)?
If the anemia is related to an adrenal growth then notice that the red blood cell numbers may be helped by melatonin, Epogen , Lupron, Arimidex. I am not sure what optimal meds for any of the other causes is.
I think that these may help you:
http://fhl.sonic-weasel.org/browse.php?msg=SG13972
http://fhl.sonic-weasel.org/browse.php?msg=SG14332
http://fhl.sonic-weasel.org/browse.php?msg=SG8353
and I am sure there are more in the archives to help you so also see
http://fhl.sonic-weasel.org
If this is induced by the adrenal then if the ferret can be stabilized well enough for a surgery by a ferret knowledgeable vet that may be ultimately what you need to do, otherwise, the right meds as long term as possible.