From:
ferrethealer@aol.com
Date: 2001-04-16 13:42:00 UTC
Subject: Lupron vs surgery was Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Digest
Number 131
In a message dated 04/16/01 6:31:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
Ferret-Health-list@yahoogroups.com writes:
Dr. Murray wrote:
<< I would simply ask
your vet "why Lupron instead of surgery?". If there is a good
reason for not doing surgery (heart problem, etc) then go with
Lupron; however, if the reason is because your vet does not like
to do adrenal surgery then it is time to find another vet. >>
Hear, hear!
And I agree with the comments on ultrasound. If I'm having a ferret's heart
checked, I always have the adrenals looked for just because, but I don't
think I've ever (and doubt if I ever will) schedule an ultrasound just to
look at the adrenal glands. You have two positives already - the clinical
signs and the positive bloodwork. Ultrasound, IMO, will be a waste of money.
And personally? I love having clients who want to know more. I would think
your vet should too.
Dr. Ruth
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