NOTE: I'm not a vet.  Use my advice at your own risk, and consult your vet
for anything you're not sure about.
 
Ellen Goffin wrote:
>Besides the adrenal tumor (which is his second after an adrenalectomy four
>years ago--he's seven now--and we knew he had this) he couldn't find
>anything wrong during his general exam.  So the vet did a urinalysis and
>said Antony could possibly have a bladder infection.  He ruled out any
>cancer but said the prostate tissue might be inflamed.
 
Yes, adrenal problems sometimes cause prostate enlargement in male ferrets,
which restricts the outflow of urine and can also make them more prone to
urinary tract infections.  If you can take care of the adrenal problem the
prostate and urinary ones will probably clear up.
 
Regina Harrison asked:
>could anyone let me know what the current regulations are for bringing
>ferrets into the States [from Canada]?
 
I've done it several times and never had any trouble.  All the US Customs
folks wanted was a rabies certificate.  Now, I'm a US resident and the
ferrets originated here, which might affect matters.  Smaller crossing
stations are less likely to put up any fuss, in my experience; the big
commercial ones are pickier.
 
Mark Hazlitt asked:
>Are the males suppose to be so much bigger than the females?
 
Yes.  Full-grown males are typically 2.5 - 5 lbs and maybe 18 inches long,
females 1 - 3 lbs and 15 inches.
 
Shari Gunter asked:
>Why is there opposite medical opinions in the FML Adrenal Gland FAQ on
>the effectiveness of Lysodren?
 
I include whatever I can find.  Presumably either different vets have
different experiences, or someone's opinion changed over time.  If a
veterinarian would like to write an update and analysis of the effectiveness
of Lysodren, I'll gladly include it.
 
Nikole Lawrence wrote:
>I have recently gotten a three year old female sable and she has a tattoo
>on her ear.
     and
"Global Net Tech Support" wrote:
>1. my Critters have Blue dots in their right ears
 
See
http://www.optics.rochester.edu:8080/users/pgreene/faq/part2.html#marshall
 
>2.when My critters get up [...] they shiver like they are cold.
 
They're cold. :)  Their temperatures drop while they're asleep, to save
energy, and they're warming back up.  It's normal.
 
Jaclyn D Vanderhoef asked:
>My question what is wrong with clumping cat litter
 
Ferrets like to sniff and dig in their boxes and drag their rumps across
their litter.  Clumping litter can get into their eyes, noses, rectums,
mouths -- anywhere wet -- and cement itself there.  Some people use clumping
ltter for ferrets with no problems.  You can decide for yourself.
 
David Pradarelli wrote:<[log in to unmask]>
>can anybody send me all The info they have on ECE?
 
See
http://www.optics.rochester.edu:8080/users/pgreene/faq/med/green.html
 
Jessica Woodward wrote:
>Squid has a large sore on his side.  I noticed one a week or so ago, and
>it went away rather quickly.
 
Don't panic, but it sounds rather like a mast cell tumor.  See
http://www.optics.rochester.edu:8080/users/pgreene/faq/med/mast.html
 
Melanie Hough asked:
>Can ferrets get the hiccups?
 
Yes.  A drink of water, a lick of Ferretone, or a comforting scratch helps.
 
(*Whew!* :-)
 
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[Posted in FML issue 1913]