From:
Russell Prater
Date: 2002-08-22 03:58:58 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] bi-Lateral adrenal post op--question
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <3D646182.E3CDB150@worldnet.att.net>
Quarrius@aol.com wrote:
> do ferrets with bi-lateral adrenal have problems like this? or is this a
> whole new problem?
If she had a bilateral adrenalectomy she could be suffering an Addison's
crash. That happens when the body isn't getting enough of the adrenal
hormones. A simple blood test of the amount of sodium and potassium and
the ratio of the two will tellyour vet if she needs supportive
medication. I am not a vet.
--
Russ, Booger, Bonnie & Clyde
russellprater@worldnet.att.net