From:
Lynne Fink
Date: 2007-06-05 01:56:01 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] arthritis
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Hi All,
Just got home from the vets and my ferret was diagnosed with arthritis in the jaw (both sides). He hasn't been able to open his mouth fully for several days but is eating softened kibble and is on Metacam and a 3 wk round of baytril. Apparently he has had a very severe ear infection at one time (he is a rescue) before we got him and it has done some damage. This was diagnosed by xrays and my vets have never heard of it in a ferret. He (ferret) will be 4 yrs old on the 10th of June. I guess what I am asking is - has anybody ever heard of this and is there anything more I can give him to make him comfortable?
He is a very happy little guy and very loving.
Thanks
Lynne and the brats
PS - I did check the Archives and only found 1 reference.
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