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Date: 2002-07-31 02:32:14 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Kodi and adrenal tx
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <de.2ad3c5df.2a78a62e@cs.com>
Hi Mokodi,
Hopefully this one will go thru.
The left adrenal gland gland is usually good news (despite
the bad pathology report) because it can usually be removed
completely. Now to answer the other part of your question: what
can be done to prevent this from happening on Kodi's right adrenal gland.
There are 3 basic options to treat/or prevent the stimulation to the
adrenal gland(s). 1) is Lupron depot, 2) is melatonin (pills, liquid, or
the mink implant), 3) is to keep your ferret in a dark room for
14 hours a day (ie winter like light condition). These are the options
to consider and to talk over with your vet.
Hope that helps,
Jerry Murray, DVM
Dallas, TX.
PS in my practice both adrenal glands usually end up being a problem
and the right adrenal gland is harder that the left to remove completely.
That is why I would seriously consider treating to prevent the problem
from developing on the right side.