From:
AFERRETVET@cs.com
Date: 2004-08-19 18:02:15 UTC
Subject: Re: Possible bladder stone?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <1d2.291a5638.2e564527@cs.com>
Hi Sharon,
In a 3 year old male ferret, adrenal gland disease causing
an enlargement of the prostate which is causing the difficulty
in urination should be considered. If no bladder stone(s) show
up on the x-ray, then ultrasound the prostate and adrenal glands
or if other signs of adrenal gland disease are present (itchy skin,
hair loss, increase musky odor, return of sexual behavior, etc)
then it is time for surgery to remove the adrenal gland(s) or medical
treatment with Lupron, Propecia, and melatonin to reduce the size
of the prostate.
Hope that helps,
Jerry Murray, DVM