From:
"Karen McCabe"
Date: 2009-02-05 18:36:11 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Lupron dose
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff" <inner.harmony@...> wrote:
>
> Our older ferret Trinny, who's 6 years or older, got her first
Lupron Depot shot 6 weeks ago (200 mcg, 4-month type). That didn't
seem to help her fur loss or her discomfort, so two weeks ago we added
a melatonin implant. She continues to slowly lose her fur (she's
about 30% bald now and thinning in most other areas). My vet is
reluctant to add more Lupron, but I would like to try 400 - 500 mcg.
Hi Jeff,
Are you certain Trinny was given 200 mcg and not 2 mg? If 200 mcg I
would agree with increasing the dose. However, if 2 mg and you're
still not seeing results chances are you won't. 200 mcg is a lower
dose and may not be effective in all ferrets (based on my
experiences). 2 mg on the other hand is a pretty good dose and you
should see results with it, if you're going to.
Karen McCabe
http://www.cinnamonsprite.net
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