Shelly -
 
     Sorry to be so late in replying, but the network was down all
     weekend..
 
     Cardiomyopathy, often manifested as enlarging of the heart, is a
     progressive disease which is very common in ferrets.  I'm glad you
     decided to take her early.  It is treatable in about half of the cases
     with various diuretics and heart drugs, but the other half (including
     one 8.5-year-old ferret I have at home) don't respond, and continue to
     progress in spite of medication.
 
     I have an article on cardiomyopathy in the Ferret FAQ.  See the
     beginning of the digest for information on how to get ahold of it.
 
     Keep us posted....
 
     Bruce Williams, DVM                 Department of Veterinary Pathology
     [log in to unmask]         Armed Forces Institute of
     Pathology (202) 782-2600/2602                 Washington, D.C.
     20306-6000
[Posted in FML issue 1034]