>I tried to find an answer in the archives but didn't. > >When our ferts have surgery what kind of pain do they have afterwards? >Are they given pain medication for the first few days while in the Drs. >care? Three of mine have had surgeries and I just hadn't thought about >this part of the procedure. One is going in for adrenal and insulinoma >surgery Mon and I was thinking about it. Hopefully I will talk with the >Dr. today but thought someone on here might be able to answer this for >me. REALLY bothers me to think of them being in pain. I'm a huge believer in pain meds. I use torbugesic before surgery to decrease interoperative pain, and give more if needed. I've found however, that if I give pain meds to ferrets, they often become too active post op, so I'm more likely to use something that will encourage sleep. Hope this helps, -Dr. Karen DISCLAIMER: This e-mail is provided for general informational purposes only. It is in no way intended as a replacement for a consultation with a qualified licensed veterinarian. If you are concerned about your pet's health, you should seek the advice of your regular veterinarian as soon as possible. [Posted in FML issue 3623]