From:
williamsdvm@comcast.net
Date: 2002-10-20 02:52:13 UTC
Subject: RE: possible adrenal gland disease
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <18621756.1035082333389.JavaMail.root@scandium>
Author wrote:
> My ferret Kayla is the one with the mast cell tumors. We have her on prednisolone, 1/4 tablet every day for 3 days and then every other day. The vet had said that keeping her on prednisolone for a prolonged period of time may lead to adrenal gland disease. Is this true?
Dear Sarah:
Low dose prednisolone, as your ferret is on, will not result in any adrenal suppression. Adrenal disease refers to estrogen secretion by lesions on the adrenal cortex, and this is not caused by steroid administration.
However, prednisolone administration has not been shown to have any effect on mast cell tumors.
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, dVM