http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/ferrethealth/message/1093
Yes, Dr Williams did answer this question in digest 97. For dilated
cardiomyopathy (the most common type of heart disease in ferrets)
there are 3 medications that are recommended. 1) an ACE inhibitor
(benazepril=Lotensin or enalapril=Enacard and Vasotec) with 2) a
diuretic (furosemide=Lasix) and 3) a medication to help strengthen
the muscle contraction of the heart (digoxin or the new drug
pimobendan=Vetmedin).
Pred should be avoided when possible because it can cause fluid
retention and make the heart disease worse.
Hopefully that will help clear up the confusion,
Jerry Murray, DVM
brought to the FML from the FHL but FHL co-moderator,
Sukie (not a vet)
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[Posted in FML 5505]
