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Treatment
The treatment plan will depend on the underlying cause of the disease and whether or not there is kidney failure. If the obstruction is causing serious damage, for example, it may require surgery. Fluid therapy is typically needed to restore electrolyte deficits.
Living and Management
Depending on the diagnosis and the treatment plan, your veterinarian may want you to bring your ferret in for blood tests from time to time to monitor its progress. Its prognosis will depend on the underlying cause and whether or not the animal is suffering from an infection.
uremia
Waste in the blood; may also be referred to as uremic poisoning.
ureter
The tubular shaft found between the kidneys and the bladder
urinalysis
An in-depth examination of the properties of urine; used to determine the presence or absence of illness
prognosis
The prediction of a disease’s outcome in advance
polydipsia
A medical condition involving excessive thirst
hydronephrosis
The dilation of the pelvis due to obstruction of urine
ligation
The actions involved in tying something
hematuria
Blood in the urine
polyuria
Excessive urination