Hi. I'm posting this message for a friend, Pam, who doesn't have access at the moment. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 14:40:39 -0700 From: [log in to unmask] Okay guys, I am going to need some help. Oreo is going to start Lysodren treatments for her reoccurring adrenal problem. The pharmacist who is preparing Oreo's Lysodren is putting it in capsules that she will need to swallow whole (it's not suppose to mix with her saliva). How on earth do I get her to swallow them? If anyone has any tips on getting ferrets to swallow pills or tablets PLEASE email me at my work ([log in to unmask]) as soon as possible. The pharmacist is ordering the smallest capsules he can and it's suppose to be ready tommorrow afternoon so I need this info fast! Pam Franklin To Pam, from Lynn McIntosh: Hi Pam. Vet Cathy Johnson-Delaney successfully treated her Robbie for three years with Lysodren (taken out of the capsules, so this would still work if you were to follow it) mixed with nutrical and/or melon juice - something he would lap up. She points out that the lysodren is soon to hit the stomach lining anyway, so sparing it from saliva won't make a significant difference. She also says that whatever negative reaction Lysodren has with water or liquids takes more time than saliva to stomach. She attributes some lack of success with Lysodren to too low a dose and to not pulsing the dose, which she says is done with dogs being treated for adrenal disease with Lysodren. The dose is pulsed, or stopped for a day or two regularly and/or when the pet shows signs of illness, to allow the body to rid itself of the necropsied tissues, and recover. I hope I've paraphrased her accurately. She knows your vet and would be happy to talk about it. FML folk: I think both Pam and I would sure welcome feedback on this! I also may be using Lysodren soon with Wally. This was also posted to the Adrenal List. For info about it, write me, at [log in to unmask] Hugs to all fuzzies, those lost from love, and those safe in their snuggle sacks, Lynn Mc. PS. I haven't had time to write more about Percy. Soon on the heels of his death my dad had cancer surgery (still in hospital and awaiting results of pathology). I can't tell you all how much the messages to us about Percy meant, though. So many, so varied, so beautiful and kind. I will write of his adrenal medical condition soon, as I think it will be of value to other fuzzies here. But thank you all again. L Mc. [Posted in FML issue 2005]