From:
"Karen Purcell, DVM"
Date: 2002-08-13 21:36:52 UTC
Subject: RE: [ferrethealth] Percorten - addisons disease
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-Id: <200208140130.VAA30361@TheWorld.com>
Folks,
Ok, devil's advocate time.
> I'm probably wrong but first of all pred should always be given in 12
> hour intervals only.
Nope, depends on the case. I've prescribed it once daily, every
other day, depends on the individual case.
Second all my ferrets that had both adrenal glands
> removed required a few hormone replacements that are no longer produced
> by the adrenal gland. Also, adrenal disease in ferrets mimic addisons
> disease in dogs but you do not treat it as if it were addisons.
>
No, it is treated exactly the same way, with the same drugs.
Cushing's and adrenal disease are NOT the same, but Addison's is the
same, regardless. Can get confusing.
Oh, and percortin usually lasts 25-30 days in ferrets (in my
experience), so I usually check electrolytes at 25 days.
-Dr. Karen
drkaren@theworld.com
Everett, MA
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