From:
AFERRETVET@cs.com
Date: 2002-04-03 21:30:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Homeopathy adrenal remedy
Hi Gay,
If it has been a year since her left adrenal gland was
removed, and she is still having adrenal signs then it is
likely that her right adrenal gland is the problem.
Since she is just 3 years old then surgery is the first choice.
Lupron and/or melatonin can be used to treat adrenal gland disease.
Melatonin is "the natural product" that can be used in either the
tablet
form or liquid form (1mg once a day about 8-9 hours after sunrise),
or in the injectable (mink) implant form (every 4 months). The vets
down at Texas A&M and I have just started a project with the
injectable
implants. So far the only side effect is lethargy for the first few
days.
It is to early to comment about results; however, today I rechecked
one
that is 3.5 weeks post melatonin implant. Lots of new "peach fuzz."
Hope that answers your question,
Jerry Murray, DVM
PS If your girl has had a swollen vulva for the past year then it is
time
to do a CBC to check for anemia.