Deslorelin, Lupron and Trelstar are all related. The third is usually
not used and has not been tested with Melatonin. Of the bunch
deslorelin (which currently still needs to be imported) lasts the
longest. Each of these works through a similar approach in the body.
Melatonin works through a different approach and therefore can be
given at the same time safely as deslorelin or Lupron. Melatonin is
also produced naturally in the body by the pineal gland in response
to darkness.
The effect of using both at the same time is better than either alone.
Also, melatonin has its own effect directly on hair/fur follicles.
There is no reason to give both Lupron and deslorelin at the same time,
though, since their mechanism is is so similar.
I have to run out to a physicians' appointment, but look up posts using
the message body box with the phrase
Lupron and melatonin and deslorelin or Suprelorin
and in the from box use
AFERRETVET
then leave the subject box empty
at
http://ferrethealth.org/archive/
Then click the search button and you should find the info you need with
all of the specifics.
If you don't then try individual searches for
Lupron and melatonin
and
melatonin and deslorelin or Suprelorin
with the same from line and you will find the details easily enough.
Sukie (not a vet)
Recommended ferret health links:
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/ferrethealth/http://ferrethealth.org/archive/http://www.afip.org/ferrets/index.htmlhttp://www.miamiferret.org/http://www.ferrethealth.msu.edu/http://www.ferretcongress.org/http://www.trifl.org/index.shtmlhttp://homepage.mac.com/sukie/sukiesferretlinks.html
all ferret topics:
http://listserv.ferretmailinglist.org/archives/ferret-search.html
HAPPY:
http://www.6footsix.com/my_weblog/2010/01/high-fives-for-happiness.html
"All hail the procrastinators for they shall rule the world tomorrow."
(2010, Steve Crandall)
[Posted in FML 6608]
