From:
"sukiedaviscrandall"
Date: 2010-02-07 01:32:36 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Need Advice - Adrenal ferret {corrections to my earlier post}
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Our experience is like Caity's:
in almost 30 years with ferrets
in our family Steve and I have
never lost one to adrenal surgery.
That does not mean that we have
not had some who were close calls
(for vascular reasons) but they made
it.
It is important to do sufficient pre-op
testing, to have a good surgeon,
and just as important to take the right
steps after surgery.
I think this may be a good time for people
to discuss post-surgical care again.
Here are a few basics we stick to:
No climbing or other strenuous
activity for at least 10 days (and usually
2 weeks). That even includes ramps.
Careful care to maintain hydration.
Finger feeding (not forced feeding).
Wound inspection regularly.
Monitoring for fever (temp over 102
or 103 degrees Fahrenheit.
Papers for waste and those changed
regularly.
Follow veterinary advice to the letter
in relation to post-op meds.
Call vet hospital when something goes
wrong instead of waiting and use emergency
care if needed.
I'm sure that people will discuss
more.
Years ago when I did a survey of people
who lost ferrets after surgery the most
consistent thing mentioned was climbing.
Also common factor for losing a ferret
post-surgically were other strenuous
activity too soon, and dehydration. (Back
then instead of using Iso or Sevo as the
primary anesthesia it was common to
use injectables and some also became
too cold after surgery and died for that
reason. That is not usually encountered
these days.)
Sukie (not a vet)
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