From:
Caitlyn Martin
Date: 2005-02-17 02:33:36 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] prostate cysts right adrenal
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <20050217023336.86155.qmail@web50802.mail.yahoo.com>
--- catwoman@academicplanet.com wrote:
> I have a 6 and 1/2 year old male ferret. It is his
> right adrenal gland and the vet says it is attached
> to the ven cava, and he will not be able to remove
> it, but he said he could deulk it.
Debulking the right will not cure the disease. The
prostate problems will likely continue as well. What
you need is a ferret vet that can actually ligate the
vena cave and get the whole right out of there.
My Podo had a very large right adrenal gland removed
at the age of seven and a half. He came through that
surgery just fine. He lived to be just about 10.
In your position I wouldn't give up without getting a
second opinion from a ferret vet who has successfully
done right adrenal surgeries and has a good track
record with them. If this was my ferret and I had to
drive to another city there is no question in my mind
that I would.
Nobody on list can tell if your ferret is "too far
gone" but it sure doesn't sound that way. I think a
second opinion will cost you some time and a little
money but it will at least buy you peace of mind that
you are making the right decision.
Good luck!
All the best,
Caity and the super six
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