The ferret (Mustela putorius furo) is the domesticated form of the European polecat, a mammal belonging to the same genus as the weasel, Mustela of the family Mustelidae. They typically have brown, black, white, or mixed fur.
If you have arthritis, you may have considered a cortisone shot as part of your treatment plan. These shots are not pain relievers. Cortisone is a type of steroid, a drug that lowers inflammation, which is something that can lead to less pain. Cortisone injections can be used to treat inflammation of small areas of the body, such as inflammation of a specific joint or tendon.
What is Cortisone and How Does it Work? Cortisone is a strong anti-inflammatory medicine. Most types of muscle, bone and joint pain are associated with inflammation of the tissues. By controlling inflammation, cortisone helps reduce or eliminate the pain with this conditions. Cortisone can be taken by mouth or it can be injected.