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Hi Sukie,
A couple things come to mind when dealing with rescue ferrets.  One can
expext adrenal gland disease and insulinoma problems with the middle aged
and older group.  The insulinoma group may need nutical, food (a/d), and
pred to raise the glucose levels.  The adrenal group may have larger
tumors because they have had the adrenal problem for a long time.  With
the change in food and husbandry etc, stomach ulcers may be a problem.
Carafate, a/d and Biaxin may be needed for these ferrets.  In bad cases
SQ fluids may be needed to rehydrate some of the ferrets too.  AD and
distemper are also possible with a large group.  Ear mites and fleas
are likely too (Frontline or Revolution).  Ringworm is also possible.
Needless to say lots of medical problems are possible with a large group.
 
Hope that helps,
Jerry Murray, DVM
 
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[Posted in FML issue 4224]