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Melinda wrote:
>He said he can not prescribe the medications he would give dogs in this
>condition, like lasix ect... because it would be lethal to the ferret.
Although lasix may be lethal to a ferret, it will help congestive heart
disease (cardiomyopathy) if administered properly and the ferret's hydration
is monitored. Our Abby was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy nearly 4 years
ago. She was treated with lasix on a daily basis, then weaned over to a
Duck Soup recipe containing vitamins C, E, CoQ-10 and alpha Lipoic acid.
She still gets the lasix every so often (maybe once a month) when she begins
coughing. She's over 8 years old now and still active.
Your vet should be able to prescribe 1-4 mg/kg of lasix once a day,
according to Hillyer, et. al. "Ferrets Rabbits and Rodents, Clinical
Medicine and Surgery." Maybe you should buy your vet a copy for reference.
I believe Amazon.com carries it.
Dick B. - not a vet.
[Posted in FML issue 2306]
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