From:
Ulrike
Date: 2007-04-13 13:48:25 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Re: difficulty walking, possible cardio-respiratory problem, possible spinal problem
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Thank you for your reply Dr. Sue. He is not my ferret but since I'm
worried about him I took him to my vet. I asked her about a saddle
thrombus but she said it is extremely painful and I think she thinks
he would have been worse. Plus I don't think his back legs were cold.
He feels cool all over, i.e. not hot. He had problems with cold feet
over winter but no other symptoms then. He shivers a lot at the
moment and when he sleeps he keeps shuddering every few minutes,
almost like a small spasm. Not sure if this is all pain related...
Ulrike
On 13/04/07, Susan Liszewski DVM <suedvm96@hotmail.com> wrote:
> If it is cardiac he could have thrown a saddle thrombus, which is a
> clot that lodges at the place where the aorta braches off to the 2
> rear limbs. This condition is extremely painful and treatment
> success is small. It is worth a try but most that I know have decide
> agains due to the amount of pain and discomfort. Diagnosis is by
> signs and appearance. I am not certain if the newer diagnostics like
> CT or MRI would pick it up. Just my impression based on your
> description. See what your vet might think about that. Best to you
> and your little one.
> Dr. Sue
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