Veterinary Technician Mount Laurel Animal Hospital Riverside, New Jersey, United States
Disclosure(s):
Traci L. Wills Rossi, CVT: No financial relationships to disclose
This was a unique case of a ferret undergoing dorsal laminectomy resulting in histopathologic and immunohistochemical diagnosis of a meningioma. The success of this case was the culmination of the right owners, veterinary team, and specialized equipment. These factors lead to a positive patient outcome and a novel finding of a spinal meningioma in a ferret.
Learning Objectives:
Recognize that there are other cancers in ferrets than the most common cancers.
Explain the importance of advanced nursing skills required for spinal surgery on an exotic species.
Express the importance of interdepartmental cooperation.
Demonstrate the ability to tailor post operative care to patients based on their specific needs.
