From:
Sukie Crandall
Date: 2001-10-09 13:08:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Scantily Clad Ferrets
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>> Cedes had a bilateral adrenalectomy on July 31.
>> At the time, he was balding on his rear. Since
>> his surgery, he has lost lots more fur. His fur
>> is sparse all the way up to his neck. In
>> addition, the shaved area on his tummy is just as
>> sparse. When should I start to worry?
> I have had three cases of bilateral adrenal surgeries that within 2-4
> months didn't grow back fur. None of their sodium potasium ratios
> came back off either. Matter of fact, they were all between 30-
> 35.
Ashling has responded marvelously to her Florinef and Prednisone, but
it did take her over a year to regrow fur after her bilateral
adrenalectomy. She is still our alpha ferret and very athletic.