From:
Caitlyn Martin
Date: 2002-04-08 13:38:00 UTC
Subject: Re: adrenal or incomplete spade
Hi, Heather, and everyone else.
>
> No hair loss.
That, unfortunately, doesn't mean it's not adrenal. Romana had no hair
loss and a swollen vulva was her only symptom. She still had a large
tumor in her left adrenal gland.
> What are my opitions. I have heard a lot of talk about luprhon and
> melation. could someone offer some sugeestions, and options besides
> surgury. how sucessful is it?
In terms of relieving symptoms lupron can be quite effective. In terms
of curing the disease, well... it's useless. I agree 100% with Sukie:
the only cure for adrenal disease is surgery. If it's an incomplete
spay you still have a little girl that needs surgery. Lupron or
melatonin are only good choices when some other health problem prevents
surgery.
I know that's not what you want to hear. It's still the only answer I
have ever seen.
The one bit of good news I can offer: your little girl should come
through either surgery done by a competent, experienced ferret vet with
flying colors. Tomorrow is the eighth time I've had to take a ferret in
for adrenal surgery since I've owned ferrets. Mine have always come
through just fine.
All the best,
Caity and the notorious nine