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AFERRETVET@cs.com
Date: 2007-02-01 01:49:34 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Cardiomyopathy
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Hi MD
Yes, Dr Williams did answer this question in digest 97.
For dilated cardiomyopathy (the most common type of
heart disease in ferrets) there are 3 medications that are
recommended. 1) an ACE inhibitor (benazepril=Lotensin
or enalapril=Enacard and Vasotec) with 2) a diuretic
(furosemide=Lasix) and 3) a medication to help strengthen
the muscle contraction of the heart (digoxin or the new drug
pimobendan=Vetmedin).
Pred should be avoided when possible because it can cause
fluid retention and make the heart disease worse.
Hopefully that will help clear up the confusion,
Jerry Murray, DVM
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