From:
williamsdvm@comcast.net
Date: 2003-04-01 03:40:12 UTC
Subject: RE: Bi-lateral adrenal
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <20857214.1049168412540.JavaMail.root@scandium>
I also have a bilateral who is doing well at home. I have maintained her well on injectable Percorten every 18-28 days. Earlier, she lasted longer between shots - up to 28 days - but we are now giving it every 18 days. You can certainly do bloodwork, and we did in the early stages, but now I can just tell when she needs her shot - she is lethargic, unresponsive, doesn't want to eat - very out of character. 12 hours after her shot - she's bouncing around the house again.
Bilateral ferrets now have an excellent shot at a substantial life after surgery. If they make it through the first 48 hours afterward, the prognosis is very good.
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, DVM
Author wrote:
> > There are several people on this list whose ferrets
> have had both adrenal glands removed and they are
> doing just fine (the ferrets, that is!). I understand
> that the ferrets have to be medicated for the rest of
> their lives, but it seems to me that Sukie just posted
> something about their bilateral adrenal girl Ashling,
> who is climbing six feet with a TV remote in her
> mouth, so obviously it's very possible for a ferret to
> have a good life without adrenal glands. Check the
> archives for more information.
> GOod luck,
> Sara
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