From:
sukiecrandall@telocity.com
Date: 2001-10-07 08:13:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Digest Number 417
Well, I'm not a vet, but i seem to recall that the chances of the
second adrenal gland causing problems is something like 15%
which would mean that 85% are healthy organs. Also, the
adrenals produce essential products which is why those who
completely lose their adrenals need meds for the rest of their
lives to replace those products.
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., CowsMooToo@a... wrote:
> Hello Dr. Ruth,
>
> In reference to your comment:
>
> è This says to me that, unfortunately, her right adrenal is
> è almost certainly involved at this time.
>
> I've only had my kids about six months, and I was wondering
why when a Vet
> removes one adrenal why they don't remove the other one?
>
> Mary
> Not a Vet ~ Just
> Keeper of the Fuzz Kidds, who
> are keepers of the 'Shotgun' :)