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From: Russell Prater
Date: 2002-07-25 15:39:37 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Hello! I have a Question?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <3D401BB9.F9EC0D94@worldnet.att.net>

zacharybinx4@aol.com wrote:
>
> I have a male ferret who is around 5 or 6 and is showing all the signs of Adrenal Gland Disease. He is schedule for possible surgery at the end of August.

You had better watch him like a hawk for signs that he is having trouble
urinating. Adrenal disease in the male ferret can cause enlargement of
the prostate glans and that can cause a blockage of the urethra. If you
see him straining to pee, get him to a vet immediately.

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Russ, Booger, Bonnie & Clyde
russellprater@worldnet.att.net