Hi.  I'm posting this message for a friend, Pam, who doesn't have access at
the moment.
 
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Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 14:40:39 -0700
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Okay guys, I am going to need some help.  Oreo is going to start Lysodren
treatments for her reoccurring adrenal problem.  The pharmacist who is
preparing Oreo's Lysodren is putting it in capsules that she will need to
swallow whole (it's not suppose to mix with her saliva).  How on earth do I
get her to swallow them?  If anyone has any tips on getting ferrets to
swallow pills or tablets PLEASE email me at my work ([log in to unmask])
as soon as possible.  The pharmacist is ordering the smallest capsules he
can and it's suppose to be ready tommorrow afternoon so I need this info
fast!
 
Pam Franklin
 
To Pam, from Lynn McIntosh:
 
Hi Pam.  Vet Cathy Johnson-Delaney successfully treated her Robbie for three
years with Lysodren (taken out of the capsules, so this would still work if
you were to follow it) mixed with nutrical and/or melon juice - something he
would lap up.  She points out that the lysodren is soon to hit the stomach
lining anyway, so sparing it from saliva won't make a significant
difference.  She also says that whatever negative reaction Lysodren has with
water or liquids takes more time than saliva to stomach.  She attributes
some lack of success with Lysodren to too low a dose and to not pulsing the
dose, which she says is done with dogs being treated for adrenal disease
with Lysodren.  The dose is pulsed, or stopped for a day or two regularly
and/or when the pet shows signs of illness, to allow the body to rid itself
of the necropsied tissues, and recover.  I hope I've paraphrased her
accurately.  She knows your vet and would be happy to talk about it.
 
FML folk: I think both Pam and I would sure welcome feedback on this!  I
also may be using Lysodren soon with Wally.
 
This was also posted to the Adrenal List.  For info about it, write me, at
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Hugs to all fuzzies, those lost from love, and those safe in their snuggle
sacks,
 
Lynn Mc.
 
PS.  I haven't had time to write more about Percy.  Soon on the heels of his
death my dad had cancer surgery (still in hospital and awaiting results of
pathology).  I can't tell you all how much the messages to us about Percy
meant, though.  So many, so varied, so beautiful and kind.  I will write of
his adrenal medical condition soon, as I think it will be of value to other
fuzzies here.  But thank you all again.  L Mc.
[Posted in FML issue 2005]