Lethargy, hindlimb weakness, peripheral oedema and green urine in ferret?

Question

Hi. My veterinary nurse has a 2yr old male castrated ferret who has suddenly become very lethargic, is eating only small amounts, has developed green urine and peripheral oedema. I have x-rayed him and no sign fb. he has an enlarged spleen. Seemed tender on palpation of his bladder and is pyrexic-temp 39.5-40.5. He is currently on synulox and gentamicin. Help...where do we go from here- my knowledge is very limited???

Answer 1

My vet specializes in ferrets and "exotics". Dr. Askew (yes that's his real name) can be reached at 228-832-4660, Mon Tue Thur & Fri.

http://www.sunherald.com/pageone/story/7...

Also, there's an on-line veterinary question/answer website that has 14 vets who may be able to help.  

http://pet.justanswer.com/

Best of luck with her fuzzy.

Answer 2

Could be an insulinoma? Find a vet in your area that is very knowledgeable with ferrets and have them run more tests.

Answer 3

These are signs of a prostate issue which is really only secondary to adrenal disease, kidney disorder, or worm infestation.  All will need to be looked into and treated.  There is a small chance the medication could be causing the discoloration of the urine??  The above are the likely culprets.  

Wish you luck!