From:
TheRagans@aol.com
Date: 2009-11-12 04:23:48 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Oreo: Adenoids, Pancreas, both or something else? Dx help
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Hi all:
Oreo had her appointment with a Chicago area ferret vet today.
Vet was "very pleased" with her condition; "very good" considering her
age. She got the best exam ever - palpated everything, looked at everything,
listened to everything, noted anomalies before I mentioned all of them. I
quickly got the distinct impression this vet has treated many, many ferrets
(vet identified the breeder from her tattoo). Oreo got 2 x-rays and blood
work to help diagnose. Here's what vet thinks ....
Glucose level was great at 109. Her prednisolone dose was decreased.
Her X-rays show a thickening (tumor?) in the area just past her stomach,
inlet to her intestine. Does not appear to be blockage or fur ball (wrong
area). Vet believes she has indigestion/excess acid from this ... thing.
Could cause ulcers. Vet believes this is one of her primary problems
(feeding issues). Vet doesn't feel the pancreas is causing her any excessive
grief now, though suspects adenoids are dysfunctional; thought her mouth
looked good - that excessive chewing action was a function of upset tummy.
Rx'd BeneBac probiotics, Phytomucil (herbal), and Nux Vomica
(homeopathic) to help settle her upset digestive system. Further blood test results
are pending.
Hers is not an easy case. Vet feels she is a good surgical candidate ...
no brainer if she was 3-4. Her age makes it more difficult to decide
wether or not to pursue surgery ot any sort. At this point, we wait for blood
work to be finished, see how she responds to the new meds.
Thank you to all who whispered a prayer for little Oreo (763 gms), to all
who responded with suggestions to my plea for help. She did well today. I
know now that she has highly skilled medical care.
Tolls to and from Chicago - $12.20
Hardees for lunch - $13.50
Ferret saavy vet - Priceless!
Tamera
Mom to Oreo and 11 other furry souls
[Adenoids are lymph tissue at the back of the throat.
Were you wondering about her throat due to nausea
and inappetence? I don't think that I recall reading
of these ever being a problem in ferrets in the past.
-- Moderator]
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