From:
"Tara L Elmore"
Date: 2007-03-27 00:09:12 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] RE: Adrenal Disease: need materials about surgery
To: <ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com>
Hi Tatiana,
I am sorry to hear of Asya's adrenal problems. I don't have any info to
give you on the surgery, but if she is a good candidate for the surgery and
you find a competent vet- I would consider it.
If she isn't a good candidate for the surgery, you may want to consider
using melatonin- either given as implants (more effective) or orally (we can
purchase them here at any health store or grocery store).
http://www.miamiferret.org/fhc/melatonin.htm
http://www.ferretsmagazine.com/ferrets/detail.aspx?aid=21229&cid=3926&search
I have had great results with the melatonin implants in my ferrets. Both
were too old for surgery (and Jynx just passed away this morning due to
unrelated complications).
I have also heard that Lupron may be even more effective than the melatonin.
http://www.ferret-universe.com/health/adrenal.asp
http://www.ferret-universe.com/health/adrenal.asp
Of course, neither of these drugs is a cure. They just seem to help slow
the progression of the disease. So surgery- if she's a good candidate- is a
better option. Also you may want to consider using melatonin after surgery,
as there is a theory that it that will help prevent the adrenal disease from
reoccurring. It can come back...
Definitely do your own research and consult a vet the you feel comfortable
with. I am not a vet, this is just based on my very limited experience with
adrenal.
I hope things work out for the best with Asya.
Tara
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