Message Number: SG18429 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Shaie
Date: 2006-10-07 00:41:30 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Question
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com

Our little shelter guy, probably 3-4 years old was adopted with a
history of adrenal disease and insulinoma. Controlled with meds. His
insulinoma responded beautifully to meds, being hand-fed, and lotsa tlc.
He is asymptomatic. His adrenal disease left him with the usual hair
loss. He is on Lupron and has had melatonin implant. We noted his
abdomen and even his hind legs were "enlarging" He also has bilateral
enlarged, soft areas in the cervical spine (shoulder area). Our
wonderful and very knowledgeable ferret vet assured us it was "fat" and
that he was eating too much. He appears to have a normal eating routine,
nothing extraordinary. We have 15 shelter ferrets so we have compared
him to the others. Our vet, knowing we were concerned took digital
x-rays when this new machine was being demonstrated in her office.
She has re-assured us it is fat. He looks bloated to us and looks like
he is "filling up". Picture his lower body looking like a football. He
is not uncomfortable and is his usual lovable self. Stools and urine are
normal, breathing normal, etc. We are still concerned that this is not
fat as we can see his spine when he lies flat. The"fat" is all in the
belly and legs. If it is not fat, what could be going on?

Thanks all,

Stephen




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