From:
"mustelidmusk"
Date: 2009-09-14 14:23:56 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Gingival hyperplasia and Lupron?
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Hi,
My vet did a "cell scrape" on a small gun tumor on my ferret's gum/lip interface (location = incisor of the lower jaw). The cytology showed inflammation and hyperplasia.
Other than very ealy adrenal disease, my 4-year old sprite is in awsome health (according to her physical condition, enegery level, appetite and blood work - CBC) She has no visible plaque on any of her teeth, and she eats a high-protien diet.
This seemed to start shortly after starting Lupron. I did some investigation on the web, and two things struck me as possible causes that might be Lupron-related....
1.Increased Uric acid levels might possibly be stressing the kidneys such that a lower protin diet may be required for my one girl???
2. Calcium-related issue may caused by Lupron....gingival hyperplasia can be caused by calcium channel blockers. I don't know of the "blockers" produce a similar net result in the body that lupron does with respect to calcium.
The tumor/inflmmation has receded about 90% in response to medicinal mushrooms for immune support. Clavamox has had about the same effect.
Here are the questions:
1. what causes gingival hyperplasia in ferrets?
2. How do you get rid of it (completely)
3. What is the likely long-term outcome for my ferret if we cannot eradicate this condition?
4. What are other possible long-term outcomes for my ferret if this activity persists.
Many Thanks in advance,
-jennifer
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