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Date: 2007-08-26 02:57:04 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Cardiomyopathy
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Hello Heather,
The first question is what kind of cardiomyopathy does
your ferret have (dilated or hypertrophic)?
If it is dilated cardimyopathy then there are a few things to try:
1) add enalapril (Enacard) or benazepril
2) increase the furosemide dose to 4 mg/kg tid and/or
3) add another diuretic like spironolactone.
If it is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy then:
1) stop the Vetmedin
2) add atenolol or dilitazem to the furosemide.
No, cardiac problems are not usually painful, but the ferret can
be nauseated and not feel good. Thus quality of life becomes the
important thing.
Hope that helps,
Jerry Murray, DVM
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