From:
"Roger Vaughn"
Date: 2003-02-16 20:44:15 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Adrenal and enlarged prostate?
To: <ferrethealth@smartgroups.com>
Message-ID: <49720.192.168.132.35.1045428255.squirrel@mail.seaconinc.com>
> I know adrenal symptoms but how do you know if the prostate is
> enlarged? After a 1 month lupron shot my little guy is still
Tiffany,
The usual way to tell is to take a look at it on ultrasound. I have a
vet who can also palpate an enlarged prostate, but I understand that
this is very difficult to do.
Before you go and pay for an ultrasound, have a urinalysis done. This
can show debris from the prostate (blood cells, epithelial cells) if
Oscar has a prostate problems going on. It can also point out
crystalization problems if Oscar happens to be having those as well.
I had one who did this, who didn't respond to a pre-op Lupron shot.
We went ahead with the adrenalectomy and he's fine now. I also have
one who is still apparently having hormonal problems and a slightly
enlarged prostate even after a bilateral adrenalectomy. We just gave
him Lupron and are hoping it will help.
Good luck with him!
I am not a vet.
roger & the wolverine wannabees
missing bear