http://news.vin.com/VINNews.aspx?articleId=25737
SHORT QUOTES of critical pieces so see full articles for other details:
On the premise that less is more, the project team is asking only
veterinarians to submit cases -- and preferably cases for which
laboratory data is available. Pet owners who wish for their pets'
information to be included are asked to talk with their veterinarians
about participating.
... promptly developed excessive thirst and urination (polydipsia and
polyuria), telltale signs of a kidney condition known as Fanconi-like
syndrome that has become the hallmark condition associated with eating
jerky pet treats...
The Fanconi-like signs are attention-catching because Fanconi syndrome
usually is an inherited disease, and rare. It occurs in people as well
as dogs...
Besides increased thirst and urination, clinical signs include loss of
appetite, lethargy, vomiting and diarrhea.
...signs should be evident within four days of jerky consumption to be
considered viable cases for the purposes of VIN's survey.
... particularly is interested in cases in which laboratory workup
results show electrolyte abnormalities in the blood and/or urinalysis
showing glucosuria and proteinuria.
Harr said she also would like any of the following:
- Samples of suspect jerky, provided the package lot number is
available
- Frozen tissue samples from necropsies
- Urine from active cases when samples are collected within 24 hours
of jerky treat ingestion...
Veterinarians who are not members of VIN may call toll-free (800)
700-4636 to obtain a temporary login and password to access the survey.
END QUOTES
You can also search at the VIN site to find a wide assortment of
articles on this situation.
Sukie (not a vet) Ferrets make the world a game.
Recommended ferret health links:
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/ferrethealth/http://ferrethealth.org/archive/http://www.miamiferret.org/http://www.ferrethealth.msu.edu/http://www.ferretcongress.org/http://www.trifl.org/index.shtmlhttp://homepage.mac.com/sukie/sukiesferretlinks.html
all ferret topics:
http://listserv.ferretmailinglist.org/archives/ferret-search.html
"All hail the procrastinators for they shall rule the world tomorrow."
(2010, Steve Crandall)
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