... I am assuming you are quoting me. Just to clarify, I don't believe I said anything about surgery. I said that it is between you and your vet when you...
... These are called hob rings, as they're commonly seen in males in rut. In unaltered ferrets adrenal disease, which causes the same type of hormone...
Dr. Murray, I'll check with my vet to see what size he has ordered presumably same as Tony's if that is the standard size. Thank you for the clarification! ...
Thank you for all the advice on Reznor. He went in for surgery on Tuesday and came out ok. It seemed there were complications Wednesday morning. They went back...
I'm so sorry about Reznor. Reznor was extremely compromised and necrotic tissue produces toxins, so don't generalize from his situation to other ones because...
All I have read says Deslorelin is indicated for dogs..Is this safe and effective for ferrets? [Moderator: The type of implant ferrets need of this med has not...
... Interestingly enough, the size of the diseased gland isn't always proportionate to the external symptoms. We have seen very large diseased glands with...
Personally I have not seen good results from oral melatonin, but have been very pleased with the implants. I have used them either by themselves or in ...
Hi Karen, Cathy's non peer reviewed article was called Melatonin study with four intact adult male ferrets and two female ferrets with adrenal disease. It was...
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... Same here. I had one boy in particular (my Duey) who showed no outward signs other then being the favorite recipient of his brothers sexual aggression (his...
Hi all, As I understand it ferrets are well used in checking respiratory diseases as their lung tissue, at the cellular level, is very close to human lung...
... Hello Dr. Murray, Thank you for your response. I did manage to find that article, though it wasn't exactly an easy find. lol The article does include the...
I have 3- 5year olds on melatonin implants. We started with the oral melatonin, but after a short while it became ineffective, and I began to worry about the...
http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/ferrets/ferret-health/circulatory-system.aspx and go to page 2 from there but clicking on the advance below the text or use...
The latest there: http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/ferrets-magazine/ferret-vet-expert/topiclist.aspx Sukie (not a vet) Recommended ferret health links: ...
Hello again Karen, The side effect/toxicity that she describes was more likely from the ketamine/acepromazine that she used to sedate the ferret for blood...
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Hello everyone, Just wondering if anyone in Canada is currently using this for adrenal disease? If so, where is your vet ordering it from? Any info you can...
... It is used in horses and sheep to control breeding cycles also. It is approved in Europe and Australia for use in ferrets (and other animals). Tony (not a...
HI there, Is there anyone else here who has gone through a ferret dying from megaesophagus? I am still experiencing a lot of flashbacks and trauma from Linus...
Hi Jeff, Can I get more info from you about the Forti Flora? My kids are 8, 2, 1, 1. Should I give this to them at all ages? And should they get different...
My heart aches for you. I went through a similar situation with my big boy Dobber he had right adrenal gland surgery. Surgery seemed to go well. I got to see...
I'm with Dr. Murray here. I have used quite a lot of melatonin implants, have never yet had to sedate a ferret to give one, and have not seen any side effects...
[Moderator's Note: without having the person's permission to share her email and phone you'll have to write directly to Joan if you want further email contact...
Our vet [Removed per rules so contact Lynn directly for more details] received permission from Health Canada to order the implants from Australia. You cannot...
Dr. Murray and others who know, My vet has confirmed that it is the 4.7 mg. he has ordered. Would you recommend continuing with Melatonin once she's on the...
Lynn is correct. The vet has to do the necessary paperwork. which mine did and he has ordered 10 implants for us here in Atlantic Canada. You can't do it for...
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