Eosinophilic gastroenteritis in three ferrets.
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE) is a rarely reported condition of ferrets. This article reviews three cases of suspected EGE in ferrets, summarizes the presenting signs, differential diagnoses, and treatment options, and discusses some question raised by this disease in ferrets. Immune suppression by means of prednisolone therapy is currently the treatment of choice.
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Warranwood Veterinary Centre, 1 Colman Road, Warranwood, 3134 Australia. mail@warranwoodvet.com
D000818:Animals; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004802:Eosinophilia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005289:Ferrets; D005759:Gastroenteritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D011239:Prednisolone