From:
"cherylnj81"
Date: 2010-01-14 19:32:44 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Experiences with senior ferrets in surgeries?
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
I was considering each and every option for my ferret Barry who is very sick with 1+ abdominal tumors, and the vet suggested surgery is an option although he would have a poor-fair prognosis (he has a poor prognosis either way).
I was wondering when others have decided to opt for surgery in a senior ferret, what factors helped you decide (were they healthy in every other way, was it life or death, did they have any other medical issues), what complications were experienced and what were the outcomes?
I also am wondering what pre-existing conditions are absolute no-go's with surgery. For example if a ferret has a tumor/blockage and also has cardiomyopathy, insulinoma, compromised liver, etc. (these are examples), what are the worst conditions to have going on at the same time. What conditions put a ferret most at risk under anesthesia, etc.
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