From:
Ferretwise
Date: 2007-04-26 13:54:35 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Swollen Feet, Now Walking Funny?
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Pred is also a medication ( as is lasix) utilized in the treatment of
cardio ( heart) related problems.
Swelling can also be caused from cardiomyopathy ( I posted this in earlier
in the thread)
It can also be caused if lymphs are enlarged and pressing againstthe heart
( lymphoma) .
But taken into account the tumor possibility- there are retrobulbar tumors
( behind the eye) , ear tumors, etc which will effect the walking /
mobility of ferrets. We have seen these all here at the shelter.
Sometimes treating these conditions with pred lessens the effects. I
would say that your ferret indeed needs to have a full work up to identify
what the problem is so a treatment plan to manage quality of life can be
implemented.
Alicia Drakiotes
www.ferretwise.org
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