From:
"Sue Liszewski"
Date: 2003-11-10 07:26:18 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] adrenal disease in male ferret-prostate involvement
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <LAW12-F29r0qUasw83t00021fa0@hotmail.com>
Wasn't quite finished and my computer sent it sorry. I thought I would
mention ultrasound here just to see what the adrenal gland is doing and
exactly what the prostate is up to. I think the x-ray is good for
monitoring, but remember these ferrets can truly block and then become toxic
if it goes to long so if you medicate still watch very closely and if he
strains a lot get him into the vet right away. Good Luck.
Dr. Sue
>From: "DENNIS SITEK" <ferretangel@msn.com>
>Reply-To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>To: <ferrethealth@smartgroups.com>
>Subject: [ferrethealth] adrenal disease in male ferret-prostate involvement
>Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 21:58:33 -0500
>
> Subject: Male Ferret With Adrenal Disease I have some questions about my
>male ferret.Here is the background on him: He is a male, Path Valley
>Ferret, 6 1/2 years old. He presents with typical adrenal symptoms. They
>started about 3-4 months ago. He started with some minimal urinal
>dripping, dry coat, and licking and cleaning (excessively) his female cage
>mates. After about a month, he began with thinning coat, progressing to
>hair lose on his body. He still had hair on all legs, tail, head and neck
>area. In September, I started him on 1 mg. of melatonin daily. Some hair
>thickened, although no hair came back on his body-just his belly, and the
>thinned areas of his legs and neck. About a month ago he had some pus
>draining from his penis so I took him to my vet. He diagnosed Adrenal
>Disease with prostate involvement. No tests were performed. He recommended
>surgery. We put him on Baetryl for 2 weeks and the pus drainage has
>subsided.I have some serious concerns about surgery for him at his age. I
>have done as much research on my options as I can and now I am turning to
>you for some answers I have been unable to find. I hope you can help.I
>read much about the new option of Propecia in males with prostate
>involvement. I know the dosage and how it works and I am considering
>putting my Vladie on this medication-my vet is all for it. I also know
>Lupron is a choice, but the cost element is a concern.I have appointment
>with my vet on Thursday. We are going to take an X-ray to see if we can
>determine how large the prostate is and if there is any other things going
>on-we are also going to do a blood panel. He is very willing to work with
>me and do whatever you suggest.Here are my questions:1. How long does
>it take to see if the Propecia is working? We thought a follow up X-ray
>would be beneficial to see if the prostate is shrinking. Thus, knowing the
>Propecia is working.2. Can I continue the Melatonin with Propecia?3.
> Do I have to use Lupron instead of Melatonin?4. Do I have to use
>either of these or should I just use Propecia?5. My vet seems to think
>I should only use the Lupron, but my research has showed that Melatonin or
>Lupron with Propecia is the recommended treatment.6. Can I double the
>Melatonin dosage to 2 mg, to see if I can get better results?7. Are
>there side effects to doubling the Melatonin? If so, what?8. Are there
>side effects to Propecia? If so, what?9. Are there side effects to
>Lupron? If so, what?Other than hair loss, and the enlarged prostate he is
>doing fine. He is happy, active, eating, drinking, and playing as a normal
>6 ½ year old ferret.Any information you could give me would be greatly
>appreciated. I would like to make a decision at my vet appointment on
>Thursday if possible. If not, I will reschedule awaiting your reply. .
>Thank you,Cathy Sitek
>
>
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