From:
"cherylnj81"
Date: 2007-04-26 16:16:20 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Swollen Feet, Now Walking Funny?
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Okay I decided to bring him to a vet tommorrow even though my regular
vet is on vacation. I don't want to take chances if it could be his
heart. Would there be any signs of a heart or tumor problem on a
ferret profile or by listening to his heart and lungs through a
stethoscope?
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, Ferretwise <ferretwise@...> wrote:
>
> 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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