From:
ferrethealer@aol.com
Date: 2002-01-11 17:37:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Digest Number 552
In a message dated 01/11/02 6:12:46 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Ferret-Health-list@yahoogroups.com writes:
I get the impression from Dr. Bruce William's writings on
FerretCentral that he recommends surgery for ferrets that show
any symptoms of adrenal disease (patterned hair loss, agression,
and vulvar swelling). Does this mean pre-op ultra-sounds and
extra
blood work is not necessary?
I almost never bother with ultrasounds for adrenal ferrets, or doing
the Tennessee Panel, if that's what you mean by "extra bloodwork".
If they're showing clinical signs of adrenal disease, and are
physically healthy enough to withstand surgery, that's always my
recommendation - especially if I can palpate an enlarged gland,
which I often can. Now if I'm concerned about the heart and we're
doing an echo before surgery, we'll take a quick peek at the
adrenals. Otherwise, it's straight to surgery.
Dr. Ruth
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