Welcome back Dr Williams!
 
I have 2 questions for you:
 
1) Is it a good idea to use Linatone/Ferretone to aid in medicating ferrets?
I'm wondering if the oil would inhibit absorption of the medication...
 
2) Libby is a 3 1/2 yr old ferret diagnosed with a heart condition and
insulinoma.  My ex-vet (story on that later) said that the heart condition
was due to the insulinoma.  She is currently on pred and appears to be doing
ok, although I have an appt with my NEW VET next week for an evaluation.
She had a normal US, and since her insulinoma has been under control, she is
no longer on Lasix.  My question in about pancreatic surgery.....when do you
do it?  When a ferret is *first* dx'd with insulinoma, or when it can no
longer be controlled by pred?  If you operate when insulinoma is first dx'd,
is it possible you won't find any good sized nodules to take off, or\ is it
best to wait 6 months and then go in?  Right now she has a heart murmur
(altho I don't know what grade) but has been acting normal since starting
pred.  She also had a normal heart xray.  She does cough occasionally, and
my ex-vet said as long as it's a dry cough not to worry, but we'll see what
the new-vet says.  Comments???
 
Thanks-
 
Debbie Riccio
WNYFLFA
Western New York and Finger Lakes
   Ferret Association
Rochester, NY
[Posted in FML issue 1474]