Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ferret with multiple injuries after trauma and full recovery
By Kaelble, Monika K.·Published in Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care·2000·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Multi‐systemic Trauma in a Ferret
- Species:
- rodent
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old male ferret was brought to the vet after escaping outside and showing signs of distress, including rapid breathing and weakness in his back legs. Tests revealed serious injuries, including bleeding in the abdomen and damage to the liver and lungs. The vet treated him with fluids, a procedure to remove air from the chest, and a blood transfusion. Thankfully, the ferret made a full recovery and was sent home three days later.
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Abstract
SummaryA 5‐year old, neutered, male, domestic sable ferret presented 24 hours after escaping outside and sustaining unknown trauma. Physical examination findings included tachycardia, tachypnea, and hind limb paresis in a laterally recumbent patient. Radiographs, laboratory evaluation, and abdominocentesis revealed the presence of hemoperitoneum, blunt hepatic trauma, pneumothorax, and a small abdominal hernia. The ferret was treated with resuscitative fluids, thoracocentesis, abdominal counterpressure, and blood transfusion. This is the first case report of multi‐systemic trauma in a ferret. The ferret made a complete recovery and was discharged to the referring veterinarian three days after presentation. (Vet. Emerg. Crit. Care, 10:13–18, 2000)
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1476-4431.2000.tb00002.x