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Treatment
Treatment and care vary depending on the underlying reason for pleural effusion. Thoracocentesis (see above) is generally the first step. This relieves the pressure on the lungs and alleviates respiratory distress. If the ferret is stable after thoracocentesis, outpatient treatment (meaning outside of the hospital, at home) may be possible; however, hospitalization may be necessary.
Prevention
Because there are such a variety of causes that may lead to pleural effusion in ferrets, there is no distinct prevention method that can be advised. Share this page 1 COMMENTS
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by Stevey5001 on 02/25/2013 10:02am
i have a ferret named steve and he is hacking/coughing and is exercise intolerant and every once and a while his body moves in a jerking motion as if trying to throw up but nothing comes out i need help he is 6 1/2 months old Related ArticlesPneumonia from Inhalation of Foreign Matter ... Aspiration (or inhalation) pneumonia is a medical condition in which the ferret's... READ MORE Difficulty and/or Rapid Breathing in Ferrets Dyspnea, tachypnea, and hyperpnea are all terms that describe disturbed breathing... READ MORE Most Read Articles
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