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Date: | Tue, 30 Jan 2001 21:13:39 EST |
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We have had the respiratory flu at my house this week. 3 of my 6 ferrets
now have symptoms of the same. Took one to the vet tonight and he was put
on AmoxiDrops 0.5 ml twice a day. Vet also gave me the same medicine for
the others that are ill. My question is this: Jonesy (not sick yet) is due
to have surgery for insulinoma and adrenal on Feb. 9th. Should I start
him on a regimen of medicine to help prevent him getting ill? He is
currently on Prednisolone 0.5 ml twice a day. In humans, prednisone will
contribute to a lower immune system, so I would think Jonesy would be more
susceptible. I would hate to have to postpone the surgery now that I have
found a new, good vet and have scheduled the surgery. If he should get
this flu, cold, would his surgery have to be postponed?
Thanks in advance.
Sue
[Posted in FML issue 3314]
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