From:
"Tony Clarke"
Date: 2009-06-02 22:50:17 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Anal scent glands
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "Tony Clarke" <Tonytclarke@...> wrote:
> Suki was back to the vet today with a
> reccurence of her anal gland problem, 1 month after the initial
> case. This time the vet was amazed by how much he expressed he said
> it was more than he gets from some dogs, at least a level teaspoon
> full. The first time the oil was smooth like tooth paste, this time
> it had a slightly gritty appearance but still a solid yellow with
> no sign of infection.
> He is reluctant to do surgery to remove the sacs for the reasons
> already mentioned. We are considering our options, any wise words
> welcome.
>
After trying to fix this problem for several months by dietery means,
and having to have her glands expressed every 6 weeks or so Suki
finally had her anal glands removed today. She is at home resting
and seems fine. This was a difficult decision as I was reluctant to
remove part of her ferret personality but it wasn't going to fix
itself.
For anyone interested in vet cost comparisons This op on a mature ferret cost inc taxes meds etc was 140(UK pounds) = 230(US)
Tony
Ferrets rule OK. (Well, mine rule me)
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