From:
"Susan Liszewski DVM"
Date: 2007-06-15 23:33:18 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Anemia Question
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Many things can cause anemia and yes what you describe is possible,
but I would try to find out what form of anemia she has because at
her age she could also have an aplastic anemia from adrenal disease
without other signs. If this ends up being the case she could be
secreting too much estrogen causing the bone marrow to shut down.
Keep doing what you are doing but get her checked too.
Best to you and glad you got her out of the bad situation.
Dr. Sue
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "Cathy" <crazyloggers@...> wrote:
>
> I have searched the FHL archives and couldn't find anything really
> related to the situation I have. Here's my situation.
>
> I got a ferret surrendered last night that is 6+ years old, not sure
> on the exact age, but we can tell by the teeth that she's at least
6.
> She was abused by the owner's kids, attacked by 2 younger ferrets,
> and was fed the cheapest cat food on the market. She was very
> underweight, all skin and bones. She has problems walking because
she
> is so weak and is very very anemic. So bad that her gums were
white,
> no pink in them at all. She's been depressed and stressed since
> earlier this year when she watched her cagemate die a horrific death
> by her owners, they actually admitted to all that. She doesn't have
> any signs of the obvious problems ferrets have. No signs of adrenal
> or lymphoma. Since she's been on higher quality food, she's been
> pooping and peeing normal, and eating and drinking like crazy.
>
> So my question is, can severe anemia be caused by malnutrition,
> stress, and abuse?
>
> We're been giving her extra iron and her gums are finally starting
to
> get a little color in them, so that seems to be helping. She also
is
> gaining some strength and is able to move a bit better.
>
> If anyone has any thoughts on this, I'd love to hear them.
>
> Cathy
>
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