From:
Ferretwise
Date: 2007-04-26 16:29:08 UTC
Subject: Clarification Re: [ferrethealth] Swollen Feet, Now Walking Funny?
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
List readers- a clarification on the previous post:
>
>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.
Pred will lessen the effects of a lymph related or cancer
condition HOWEVER it will exacerbate a cardio condition. I was trying to
point out that perhaps the fluid was brought on by heart issues-- ( it may
be cancer as of the last report) and if pred is given to a ferret with
certain cardiac conditions the fluid produced by the heart can fill the
extremeties or the lungs -- it is life threatening in that case.
Do not try to does ferrets w/o veterinary supervision. Each ferret will
have individual health conditions which need to be overseen by the vet.
Sorry if I confused anyone.
Alicia
www.ferretwise.org
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