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Hi X,
Yes it is the hormones (estrogens) that causes the swollen vulva, just
like an intact female in heat. Quite often you will get a bacterial
vaginal/vulva infection. Usually you see a mucoid discharge. Most of
these do not progress to a bladder infection but that is possible.
Usually keeping the vulva clean prevents further problems, but a topical
antibiotic ointment (neosporin) and an oral antibiotic (amoxi drops,
clavamox drops, or Baytril) may be necessary in some cases. Yes,
melatonin may cause sleepiness during the first 7-10 days. After the
ferret gets used to it the activity level increases again. You are not
the only one who has trouble giving a tablet daily, that is why we are
looking into the melatonin implants. Plus the constant release may work
better than the once a day tablet.
Good luck with Sassy,
Jerry Murray, DVM
[Posted in FML issue 3702]
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