From:
sukiec@optonline.net
Date: 2006-06-27 16:13:51 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] RE: Update on the midget ferret.
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
I guess the question is WHICH TYPES of cardiovascular testing were done by the vet already, and if they are sufficient to find such problems, since she mentioned that the vets have been following these ferrets.
It is possible that these individuals are true proportional midgets, in which case they may even wind up longer lived than most ferrets, since increased longevity is seen in many mammals when reduced size which is not caused by other medical problems, or accompanied by more serious problems, is encountered.
There is a tendency often to assume that bigger is better, but in terms of health and longevity that is not necessarily true, in fact, sometimes the opposite is true.
Such a small size could make surgery a lot trickier, though, and make medicine dosing tricky, so preventative measures for common diseases, such as providing many hours of available complete darkness (sleeping boxes, bedding, etc. would probably be an extra wise move.
If the testing so far has been minimal, it sure would make sense to discuss things like ultrasound, EKG/ECG, etc. with the vets.
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