From:
"Clover Williams"
Date: 2007-01-30 14:23:55 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: white poo and cetera followup
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Oh, sh*t! Does this mean I need to get him a transfusion? I think I can do it for tomoorow.
In the mean time, iron drops? What else can I do?
Clover
Please cc any urgent instructions to cwilliams@gmcs.k12.nm.us or call 505/409-7255 as I
cannot get my regular emails or lists at work. I'll try to get ahold of my city ferret vet in the
mean time.
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(edited)
> The hematocrit (the percentage of the blood that is cells versus plasma is
> extremely low, and likely the cause of the white stools. You don't mention
> whether she is pale, but take a good close look at the nailbeds, gums,
> pawpads, and nose. I'm betting unfortunately that they are very pale. If
> this value is valid, and I have no reason not to believe it, then Buddy is
> severely anemic and we are dealing with a life-threatening problem. If the
> hematocrit drops below 12 in a ferret, a transfusion is generally
> recommended; if it is less than 10, then organ failure, including liver and
> kidney is a likely sequela. This bloodwork doesn't suggest renal failure at
> this time. The white blood cell count is acceptable at this time.
> With kindest regards,
>
>
>
> Bruce Williams, DVm
>
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