Message Number: YG10266 | New FHL Archives Search
From: ferrethealer@aol.com
Date: 2002-01-19 14:29:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Digest Number 564

In a message dated 01/19/02 12:02:43 AM Eastern Standard Time,
Ferret-Health-list@yahoogroups.com writes:



My Max has swollen prostate glands...am I correct in saying the
glands near
or on the anus are the prostate glands?

this is also a symptom of Adrenal disease, I just wanted to confim
that
they're prostate glands, we're taking him to the vets soon to get
him
neutered anyway, bye for now


No, those would be the scent glands, otherwise known as anal sacs.
The prostate is an internal gland. Your vet should be able to empty
the scas for you easily.

Dr. Ruth
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