From:
sukiec@optonline.net
Date: 2006-10-06 17:28:10 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] RE: big belly
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Go to the ferret vet.
Among the possibilities:
1. fat redistribution from adrenal disease (which in ferrets is hormonal, not Cushings)
2. ascites which is usually from things like cardiomyopathy or Node Block, but can be from other causes including kidney disease or lympho
-- Sukie (not a vet, and not speaking for any of the below in my private posts)
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International Ferret Congress Critical References
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Author wrote:
> My 4 yr old male "Rascal" seems to be a little slugish. His stomach seems to be getting bigger while his extremities are getting smaller. Still playful and eating well. BM's seem OK.
> Is this part of the aging process of should I take hime to the vet?? Any help please...
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