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>>mountains in Washington. The treatment involved an injection of some
>>type of fluid into the cat and then radiation which shrinks the tumor
>>permanently. Apparently they have had a huge success rate with this. I
>>am sure it was VERY expensive. What is this and has anyone heard of it?
>>Is it something that might work in ferrets for tumors?
>I do not know about this for cats/ferrets but a similar treatment is used
>on humans!
Yes, this is done on ferrets also.
I'm not a vet but talked to my vet about this. He has had a ferrets that
he has send to a specialist (in Eugene, Oregon I believe) for the
treatment. The animal must be kept at the facility for about 7-10 days to
let the radioactive material pass through their body. During this time,
their feces are considered a radiological hazard and must be disposed of
appropriately, thus the high cost. There is a period after they return
home where the contact with them must be minimal.
I believe the cost he said was around $500. It's less invasive than
surgery and less risky. Imagine how small the thyroid itself is in a
ferret! It is a permanent solution too.
-Carla
[Posted in FML issue 2817]
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