From:
"ytonytcla"
Date: 2009-11-01 23:17:22 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Make sure you get the right deslorelin implant
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "kfarlee" <kevin@...> wrote:
>
> I was talking to my vet today about the implants, and she had just > gotten off the phone with the manufacturer, who said there IS NO
> MORE until December 7th.
> There is another form of Deslorelin implant which is designed for
> horses, and is a 2.1mg dose. It goes by the brand name Ovuplant.
> Dr. Shoemaker, explored this implant and found that since it is a
> different compounding, and a different dosage, not only is it not
> effective for ferrets, but it seems to have a detrimental effect.
> Unfortunately, it is also widely available in the US, making it
> easy for a vet to obtain it and give it as a "Deslorelin implant",
> which it technically is. Just not the one that will help ferrets.
For those in the US....
The correct implant (suprelorin 4.7mg. implant for dogs) is also
manufactured in Europe and is available through agents in Europe. This is the implant that both of my ferrets received
The agents in Europe are based in Spain but have offices in most countries.
The address on the implant documentation I have is:-
Virbac SA 1ere avenue 2065 m L.I.D.
06516
Carros
France
Maybe enquiries there may get you the correct implant. It is not out of stock to my knowledge.
Tony (not a vet), Sugar and Suki.
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