Message Number: SG15355 | New FHL Archives SearchFrom: mjanke@miamiferret.org
Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 02:36:39 +0100 (BST)
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Subject: RE: Possible Adrenal? Worried
Message-ID: <2003879.1126488999401.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>
Author wrote:
> If I bring Rocky to see him, is there a specific blood test that would show if his hormone levels are normal, and confirm if he does or doesn't have the disease? I read that the regular blood test doesn't usually pick up Adrenal problems.
> Also, if needed, what is the best kind of surgery? I read that there are new types of surgery: cryosurgery and laser surgery.
The "Tennessee Panel" is the adrenal blood test that would need to be done. This is done by the University of Tennessee. Your vet can get the details on how to submit a sample by going here...
http://www.vet.utk.edu/diagnostic/endocrinology/
Hair loss just on the tail *may* only be a seasonal thing, though it can also be an early sign of adrenal disease.
Some of the knowledgeable ferret vets I know don't feel that cryosurgery is all its cracked up to be. Most prefer standard surgery.
mike
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