From:
Jen Phillips
Date: 2004-06-17 06:06:01 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] RE: Swollen Vulva
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-Id: <6.1.1.1.2.20040617015203.03f2e640@mail.hideyhole.org>
At 01:48 AM 6/17/2004, you wrote:
>Most adrenal growths are NOT cancer.
My mistake, he did say Adrenal Disease. I have a bad habit of always
saying Adrenal Cancer.
>A CBC won't tell you if there is an adrenal growth, but the TN Panel
>can. A CBC will at times give an idea if there are some problems which
>might decide against surgery.
I thought this was the case, which is why I was confused about how he came
to the conclusion of an Adrenal problem based on her CBC. I would much
prefer the TN Panel over exploratory surgery.
I really appreciate the help here. This is the first major illness (if
that's what it is) that we've had to deal with. Fria is our oldest ferret
at 4.5 years old. And although I've read lots of ferret books and articles
written by vets, it's still very scary to think we may have our first case
of Adrenal Disease on our hands. But we'll do everything that needs done
for her to be happy and healthy.
Thank you,
Jen
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