From:
"Susan Liszewski DVM"
Date: 2008-10-03 15:21:58 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Infected incision
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
I would pre treat with Pred and Benedryl just like I would a vaccine
reaction and see if it helps. It's worth a try and may be all that
is needed. You can also use Dexametasone instead of pred. Let us
know how it goes.
Dr. Sue
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, jadeblasio@... wrote:
>
> Dr Sue, other FHL veterinary members, and knowledgeable ferret
people,
>
> My ferret had a similar reaction with Lurpon in May. When I say
similar, I
> mean a reaction that was not allergic persay, but a reaction by
the body. He
> had several HUGE lumps form on the scruff of his neck just after
receiving
> his 4month Depot from United Arts Pharmacy. This was his first
Lupron
> injection.
> I know ferrets often have a lump reaction, however these were HUGE
and more
> than one (3 total), oddly shaped, and could be viewed from across
the room.
> He also had a small inflamed gastric lymph node at approximately
the same
> time, but that quickly disappeared. The lumps on the scruff of
the neck have
> now totally gone away. It took until the middle of September to
do so.
>
> My question is: My vet is very concerned about using Lurpon
again. He is
> worried about the reaction being fatal. He is rec. surgery.
However, my
> ferret has already had surgery and has only a right gland left,
and despite the
> lumps, he responded WONDERFULLY to the Lurpon. Better than I have
ever seen.
> I would like to continue to use it for him, as it seems to be the
choice
> w/less risk.
>
> I wanted to get your opinion on using Lurpon again. He is due in
Oct and I
> am getting very nervous. My vet plans to treat w/pred several
days prior and
> after to reduce any inflammation, and we plan to give the
injection in a new
> spot.
>
> In your opinion, or the other vets opinions, do you feel it is ok
to
> continue Lurpon treatment with him. He is a male, and therefore
needs to be treated.
>
> Thank you for any advice you can offer,
>
> Judy
> from New Jersey
>
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