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Date: | Mon, 17 Dec 2001 20:28:40 EST |
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I am very far behind in my reading, but thought I would share my pain with
the only people who would understand. In the last 3 months Duncan (4?)
died from lymphoma, Misty (4-5?) died from insulinoma, my 15 year old cat
died (we had had him for 14 years!) and our newest ferret, Curly (4 1/2)
who we thought was fine died from a very fast growing tumor. Kari had
exploratory surgery (she is also about 4-5) and has tumors all through
her. She is healing up well and doing well on prednisone, but it is only
a matter of time. Except for Duncan, all happened in the last month. We
went from 6 ferrets to 3 in a very short time. Zorro has adrenal disease
and gets a shot of Lupron tomorrow. Mister is our one remaining healthy
ferret. Amy, if you're out there, yes these are your cuties I adopted
from you back in Michigan.
My first ferrets lived to be 5 and 9 and my other ferret who had also died
this year was 7 1/2 so this was a surprise! The vet says we just have
lots of old animals and ferrets are prone to cancer. Still hurts though.
Thanks in advance for any well wishes. I know I probably won't keep up
with them, but they are appreciated.
Jean in Michigan
[Posted in FML issue 3635]
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