From:
AFERRETVET@cs.com
Date: 2004-11-20 22:58:38 UTC
Subject: Re:Tuffy/adrenal
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <dc.1a051142.2ed1261e@cs.com>
Hi Carol,
Adrenal gland disease is very common in ferrets
3 years and older. It can also happen in younger
ferrets too. The reason it is so common is related
to spay/neutering at a young age (4-6 weeks old)
and "long day photoperiods" that pet ferrets are exposed
to here in the US.
If surgery is not an option due to cost then check with other
ferret vets in your area to compare prices If surgery is still
not an option, then treat Tuffy with Lupron and/or melatonin
to help control his adrenal gland disease. No need to give up
on him at this time.
Hope that helps,
Jerry Murray, DVM