From:
weaselwardancer@webtv.net
Date: 2005-03-22 20:48:20 UTC
Subject: Need Advice...Surgery or not?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <407091.1111524500014.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>
Hi, I have a ferret named Bailey. He is 5 1/2 years old and has been ill recently. After getting some testing done, my vet thinks he may have adrenal problems (some fur loss, weight loss, etc. and also possible Insulinoma (48 blood sugar level). He would like to do exploratory surgery soon. I know that removing the left adrenal gland would be a good thing, but I am wondering if the vet was to remove any growths or tumors on the pancreous, if that will really make much difference. I lost one ferret to insulinoma. She really went down hill quickly once she was diagnosed and was not eligable for surgery. What do you think are his chances of recovery even with the surgery? I hate to put him thru too much if it isn't going to help a lot.
Thanks!
Barb, Bailey Boo Boo and Yogi Bear