Message Number: SG12487 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Caitlyn Martin
Date: 2005-01-21 15:44:31 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] RE: Addisons disease, Adrenal Insufficiency
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <20050121154431.11246.qmail@web50801.mail.yahoo.com>

--- sukiec@optonline.net wrote:

> Sorry about having to give just a short message.
> Although it is possible that doesn't necessarily
> mean that this is the source of the problems.

I agree with Sukie that Addison's is unlikely. If the
other adrenal gland had atrophied Addisonian symptoms
would have shown up within a few days of surgery and
would have almost certainly led to a Crisis if
untreated. For it to be merely "insufficient" is
something I haven't heard of, but then again I am not
a vet,

> What do you mean by neurological signs?

I had the same question.
>
> Have you looked for more common things like
> insulinoma? What you describe certainly sounds
> like that could be present.

I agree. In your position I'd ask our vet to start
with blood work to check insulinoma and, considering
your concerns, electrolytes. A full CBC and chem
panel would probably be a good idea as well as it may
help with diagnosis.

All the best,
Caity and the fantastic four

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