From:
ifixrex2000@yahoo.com
Date: 2005-07-22 03:13:19 UTC
Subject: how to tell if prostate is enlarged
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <7490074.1122001999347.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>
My 7 y.o. male ferret does not take medication for adrenal disease. However, he did have insulinoma surgery about 6 months ago and his hair never really grew back (adrenals were checked at this time). His fur is also thinning on his back (not the classic tops of feet/base of tail). My vet has said that he probably has some level of adrenal disease but not to worry about it unless he starts having itching, etc.
I suspect he might be having some trouble urinating. My vet felt the ferret's prostate and said it was not swollen.
Is manually feeling the prostate a reliable way to know if there is a risk of blockage? Should this ferret be on Lupron? My vet is very good, ferret knowledgeable but is also very laid back.
Thanks in advance.