From:
fhbythesea@aol.com
Date: 2001-10-15 06:25:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Adrenal Disease confirmed
In a message dated 10/15/01 5:59:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
jlferris@s... writes:
> Just got back from the vet's and Simon was diagnosed with adrenal disease.
> Surgery is an option and out there, but for right now he put Simon on
Anipryl
> (selegiline hydrochloride).
Hi Jim
Not a vet here - just my personal observations - Anipryl is ineffective in
ferrets because of what is causing the hyperactive adrenal glands. In dogs
(cushings disease) is caused by a neoplasm on the pituitary gland - and that
is what Anipryl targets. In most ferrets, adrenal gland disease is caused by
a neoplasm on the gland itself - and Lupron, melatonin and lysodren (now
almost not ever used) are much more effective - although your first best shot
at curing the disease is surgery, IMO.
I hope that this helps.
Lisa Leidig, Head Ferret
The Ferret Haven "By-the-Sea"
www.ferrethaven.org