From:
Donna Baker
Date: 2009-01-05 16:18:29 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: bump on head and violent sneezing fits
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Warwick had a fungus that resembled Aspergillus, which isn't found too ofte=
n in a ferret.=A0 While we were figuring out what was going on, we did x-ra=
ys for possible tumors behind his eye, in his sinus, head, we did bloodwork=
(no cancer), the pus sample was sterile meaning they couldn't find bacteri=
a, also checked for glaucoma...just to let you know what your vet may check=
for in the process of trying to find out what is going on.=A0 Warwick was =
sneezing, but he was still doing well until the fungus broke through into h=
is brain...sniff.=A0 It was an experience and I'm not saying this is what i=
s wrong with your baby, just letting you know that I get a red alert now wh=
en I see an e-mail like yours, just in case someone out there has a similar=
problem.=A0 I assume your vet has taken a sample of the puss to check for =
bacteria and fungus??=A0 and of course x-rays...
=A0
I wish I could help.=A0 I feel so powerless.=A0 My thoughts are with you fo=
r a diagnosis and treatment then a speedy recovery!!!!=A0 Keep us posted.
donna
--- On Mon, 1/5/09, nagelan_05 <nagelan_05@yahoo.com> wrote:
Monday, January 5, 2009, 6:39 AM
Thank you Donna for replying. I took a look at Warwick's pictures (I am
very sorry for your loss), but Bubbles' bump is more her entire head
instead on area like Warwicks. Think it could still be the same thing.
I will post some pictures tonight.
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