>From:    Mary Jo
>Subject: Ferret in Heat what to do?
>
>I have a friend that has a female ferret in heat.  She wants to get her
>spade but the vet isn't comfortable spaying her while she is in heat.
>What can be done to bring her out of heat.  She has already been in
>heat for 3 weeks.  Weight loss is apparent.  She has been moved to a
>home where there are no whole ferrets and was kept there for 8 days
>with no reduction in the size of her vulva or of her insane poofing.
 
Maryjo,
 
To the best of my knowledge trhe ferret needs to bne induced ( Induced
ovulation occurs in ferrets) the only way sure to manipulate the ferret
out of heat is with a lupron injection and melatonin implant which will
alter the hormonal messages in the system.  Once this occurs and vulvar
swelling reduces a spay should be at the top of the list!
 
Best wishes,
 
Alicai , shelter mom  www.ferretwise.org
[Posted in FML issue 5031]