Please allow me to clarify regarding Erika Matulich's post of yesterday.  I
did not state in my original post that ultrasound testing was "useless".  I
believe my observation stated that ultrasound MAY be ineffective.  Please
feel free to check your back issues for the exact content.
 
Please also note that the info I recieved was from my vet.  He doesn't
preform ultrasounds himself.  The info he passed to me was obtained from a
veterinary seminar which he attended.  The seminar was regarding ultrasound
and the speakers were specialists in that field.  I am in no way saying not
to do ultrasound testing if that is what your vet suggests or if it makes
you more comfortable.  My concern lies with the potential lost time in a
severe illness case.  I have found that generally everyone who responded to
my post (including DVMs) agreed with the seminars speakers.  NOTE: I did
recieve several responses stating that ultrasound IS very accurate for use
in diagnosing cardiac problems in ferrets.  PLEASE realise that I AM NOT a
vet.  I'm just trying to pass on information that I hope will be usefull to
people and thier little ones.  I would never consider posting anything
medical that didn't come to me directly from a vet.  I am still recieving
responses regarding this issue and maybe will post with a general count of
"yeas" and "neys" if people are interested.
Sharon= The semi-automatic munchie dispenser
[Posted in FML issue 2193]