Message Number: YG10606 | New FHL Archives Search
From: ferretkrazi
Date: 2002-01-30 09:45:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Early Adrenal, to operate or not

--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., "Sirron" <sirron@e...> wrote:
> I have an healthy 8 year old neutered male ferret, who has be
diagnosis with early stage of adrenal. All blood work has come back
normal, but the signs are itchy skin and spotty hair loss. He is do
for surgery on Thursday February 7, 2002. The question is: At his age
should I operate or not? Please e-mail me personally with your
personal experiences.
>
> Ronald B. O'Hara
> sirron@e...

Hi Again Ronald! :P

I had a ferret that was about 8 years old (he was a rescue) who was
showing signs of adrenal. Bloodwork came back good and he was a
strong ferret so I went ahead with the surgery. I know it made him
feel better and he came through just fine! I think if they are
strong and a good healthy candidate, better to do it now then to wait
for symptoms to get worse and possibly comprimise his health. If
your fella was my ferret, I would go ahead with the surgery as long
as the vet is a ferret knowledgeable and competent surgeon.

Best of luck!

Sincerely,
Erin