The Steps of Adrenal Disease In Ferrets and What To Do During Each Step
Posted: Wednesday, July 08, 2009
by E. Anthony Gove
http://www.ferretcaremadeeasy.com
Your ferret may seem to be more lazy, tired or even indolent and unaware. Another tell tail sign is that they show more...
1) Watch For These Signs:
The loss of his or her fur is the most common and also the easiest sign to spot, so if you see some balding areas play it safe. Redness and itchy skin is what could happen. Typically the tail area is where it starts so check there. Urinating might be difficult for males and overly large vulvas are common in some females but not all females. It is known to cause your ferret to be tired, even indolent or lethargic. Another tell tail sign is that they show more aggression, more then you normally see in your ferret.
It is imperative you get your ferret to a veterinarian. You should contact a few veterinarian by phone first the best place to look is in the yellow pages or check online to find a veterinarian If your ferret has never seen a before. Cats and dogs may be ranked 1 and 2 with ferrets coming in at 3, not all veterinarians see ferrets. So call around find a veterinarian with some ferret experience and this will save time in the long run. Ferrets are not built like cats and dogs and need specialized care and understanding of their species. It may be wise to find a Vet before you need one because you want your ferret to be cared for properly.
3) Treatment of Adrenal Disease - Surgical:
Removal or partial removal of the problem side adrenal gland is most effective, there are several treatments available. The right adrenal gland has a large vein that is very close to it so most vets would say to remove only half of the right adrenal gland. On the left side it would not be a problem there is no such vein. This surgery is the best route to go but is not always feasible if the ferret has digressed to far and is too indolent, unaware and weak.
4) Treatment Adrenal Disease - Nonsurgical:
Treating with the use of the drugs Lysodern or Lupren are the only other treatment options available. These drugs are do not come close to the effectiveness of surgery but, as a last resort due to the fragile state of your ferret you should attempt them to save your little fuss ball. The use of drugs is the least effective choice. Serious side effects have occurred with the use of Lysodern and it dose not always work. Lupren is relatively newer and is the least effective of all. Both of the options can be harmful, so as you can see either one is questionable. It is best of course to let your veterinarian decide, as he or she will typically have more experience with the drugs.
Conclusion:
In summary, adrenal disease in ferrets is easy for them to overcome if caught in the beggining stages but if caught to late it is deardly. I think you can see It is important to catch the disease in its early stages because then the ferret will be able to undergo surgery and they will not be too worn out by the disease.
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