>I have a ferret that has been preliminarly diagnosed to have Cardiomyopathy
>(spelling?).  The vet is recommending an ultrasound to verify the problem...
>Do any of the vets on this list, or any other knowledgeable ferret owners
>have an suggestions other than those given by my vet so far?  Also, do any
>of you have any idea as to the accuracy of the prognosis?
 
What your vet has told you sounds absolutely reasonable to me.  Depending on
the severity, this condition can be controlled for a quite a while with
proper medication.
 
Bruce S. Levine, DVM
[Posted in FML issue 1616]