From:
"Becky DeGeer"
Date: 2008-10-22 12:34:18 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Lymphoma
To: <ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com>
Quite a few years ago, we had a ferret diagnosed with Lymphoma. Because of
the success we had, I periodically re-post the results of her treatment.
Please bear in mind, I am certainly not recommending not to do chemotherapy.
This was when the Tufts protocol was just being introduced. If we had to
do it again, I would probably at least research that protocol first.
***Please bear in mind that I am not a veterinarian, this is just something
that worked for us. Please discuss any treatment protocol with a
ferret-knowledgeable vet before proceeding!***
A few years ago, my ferret, Twizzler, was diagnosed (through biopsy) with
intermediate-grade Lymphoma. In consultation with her vet, we opted not to
do chemo, mainly because of the poor prognosis and potential side effects.
Instead, we chose to use a combination of high-dose pred and Essiac. She was
put on Prednisolone elixir 3mg/ml, 0.6 ml twice daily (she was around two
pounds, and this was the top dose for her weight. Because of the aggressive
nature of Lymphoma, her vet opted to go high on her dose.) In addition to
the pred, she was on 2.5 ml of Flor-Essence diluted 50% with water (similar
to Essiac, but without alcohol) twice daily, given on an empty stomach.
Using this protocol, we actually managed to get almost 20 more months with
her. She slowed down quite a bit, and we eventually had to start
supplementing her with a jar of chicken baby food twice a day, but she still
had that look in her eye right to the end.
Please bear in mind that I am in the minority here. Lymphoma is an
aggressive disease, and not every ferret responds this well. But if you look
up Essiac in the archives, you will see other success stories, so don't give
up hope!
***Once again, I am not a veterinarian. Please work with an experienced
ferret veterinarian to devise a treatment protocol for your situation!!***
Good luck,
Becky (with Tanner, Satinka, Jasper, and Dervish)
(Missing Cinnamon, Coke, Pixie, Chitterbox, Kodi-Bear, Twizzler, and
Yozum)
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