**The advice dispensed by myself in reference to FML postings is not meant
to supplant the advice of veterinarians who are in charge of the patient.
If the patient is not currently under the care of a veterinarian, the client
is recommended to take their ferret to one.**
 
>Date:    Thu, 9 May 1996 23:52:23 -0700
>From:    "Cindy C. Sooy" <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: 2 questions for the vets
>I have a 4.5 yo sprite who sometimes wheezes when she sleeps.  She's a bit
>overweight and I thought that probably was the cause.  Chest x-rays showed
 
I have encountered asthma in ferrets.  The medication I usually prescribe is
children s liquid prednisone.  I do not know the incidence rate for ferrets.
Most ferrets with cardiomyopathy are males, but not exclusively.  I do not
think anyone knows the female ferret incidence rate at this time.  This type
of information is still in its infancy.
 
Mike Dutton, DVM, DABVP
Weare Animal Hospital
Weare, NH.
[Posted in FML issue 1566]