From:
Katrina Ramsell
Date: 2011-11-06 20:24:09 UTC
Subject: RE: [ferrethealth] Lupron Dosages
To: <ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com>
I keep it simple and give 150 ug for ferrets under 1 kg and 200 ug for ferrets 1 kg and up. Why can't the Deslorelin be acquired? The company just sent me an email saying they have plenty in stock. I'm a huge fan of Deslorelin. It's been working extremely well for my patients.
Katrina Ramsell Ph.D, DVM
> To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
> From: wildlife4him@knology.net
> Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 04:34:14 +0000
> Subject: [ferrethealth] Lupron Dosages
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> Our vet is new at treating ferrets with Lupron and would like one of the list's knowledgeable vets to double check his dosing.
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> Lupron 1 mg/ 0.2ml , dosage would be 0.02-0.03ml? Monthly?
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> We have been fine with melatonin implants until now, can't get the deslorlin implants and need to progress to next best thing for adrenal other than surgery.
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> We appreciate your time and expertise!
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> Paula Peterson
> Forever Home Ferret Shelter
> Huntsville, Al
> www.foreverhomeferrets.org
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> [It should be 'Lupron Depot' via injection IM or SQ, small females start at 100mcg/mth and males and larger females start at 200mcg/mth. Moderator (TD)].
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