Mojo Doing Better!

Well, after a very scary week or so, Mojo is doing better! When I took him down to the Horsham vet on Thursday, she ultrasounded him, and found that his prostate cysts had come back. Only 2 this time rather than 4, but still probably uncomfortable. She drained them, and put him on Orbax (an antibiotic) to clear up the infection. She also was able to see that his adrenal tumor is on the left side, and it's fairly large.

I wasn't able to get the echo, as apparently the doctor who does those is only in on Fridays from 2 - 6. Dr. Edling said his heart murmur still sounds the same though, and that the danger to the ferret isn't so much on the table as after the surgery. For a lot of ferrets, the stress proves too much and they pass a few days after the surgery. It's a scary thought, but if he gets to the point where the medicine isn't working anymore, I'm going to schedule the surgery.



The Ferret Tip of the Day is regarding adrenal disease. Though one of the main symptoms can be hair loss, that's not always present. Ferrets present with different symptoms, so don't think that just because your ferret has a full coat, he or she can't have adrenal. If you think your ferret may be adrenal, see an experienced ferret vet and get the Tennessee Panel done.

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Mojo Needs Your Prayers

Well, I've been quite busy with work at home and ferret time, hence the non posting. Now Mojo isn't well, and I'm so worried.

I don't know how well the Lupron is controlling his adrenal disease anymore, and I think he's blocking again - I watched him run around from litter box to litter box last night trying to pee with no results. I managed to get him an appointment with our vet up here this morning, and he peed just a little in her office, which was encouraging. At least he's not completely blocked yet!

She tested the urine and found nothing that would indicate any problems with it - all levels normal, no UTI. Therefore the problem must be something pressing on the urethra, which leads me to believe that he might need the cysts in his prostate drained again.

I have another appointment on Thursday with my Horsham vet. Mojo will get an ultrasound, possibly an echo to determine the severity of his heart murmur. I think if he's getting worse and the Lupron isn't helping, I might speak to her about the possibility of doing surgery. I know it's dangerous with the murmur, but I would rather that he die on the table than suffer on without anyone doing anything for him.

It was so upsetting last night, watching him go from corner to corner trying to pee and not being able to. I could tell it was bothering him, but there was nothing I could do. My poor little Mojo.

Get better soon Moo-man. Mommy loves you.





Ferret Tip of the Day is simple - love them while they're there. Play with them as much as possible, at least 2 hours a day. You never know when your little ones will be gone.

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