From:
Gail Burlaka
Date: 2002-01-21 19:52:00 UTC
Subject: [Ferret-Health-list] Adrenal/Insulinoma research
One of the biggest problems is early neutering - the petstore ferrets are
neutered so early, hardly having their eyes open (3 weeks) and I have even
seen some little ones at petstores weighing only 240 grams or so, that have
already been neutered/descented. It is ONE of the BIG reasons, plus ferret
metabolism is very high to begin with, which doesn't help any.
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From: "fuzzymum" <fuzzymum@m...>
To: <Ferret-Health-list@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 7:31 PM
> I was just wondering, with the majority of us experiencing adrenal
> and insulinoma in our ferrets,is there any studies or research being
> done anywhere on how to reduce or eliminate these diseases? I know
> that we are currently using Lupron and Melatonin to try and ease the
> symptoms and at times get rid of the adrenal disease thru surgery but
> I just wish there was something being done to try and stop it from
> the beginning. I know there are a lot of theories on this. What
> exactly would it take to start one of these or am I just blowing off
> steam? It just gets so depressing to see these little guys go thru
> what seems to be a common occurrance anymore. My Opie is having his
> adrenal(s) taken out for the second time tomorrow so needless to say
> I am a little upset. I know this would not be a simple undertaking
> but am just curious. Thank you for letting me vent..
>
> Jackie
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