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Post by krazychica on Aug 6, 2008 20:36:01 GMT -5
My ferret has adrenal disease! HELP! Im freaking out I love him so much! I KNEW I was right but my mom wouldnt believe me... we're getting him the surgery...but what if it's on the right gland instead of the left? !!! I'm so afraid he'll never wake up from surgery...even though the vet said we caught it early and surgery will take care of it what if it just looks that way...I heard about a procedure they can do if it's the right one involving injecting a small amount of wood alcohol into it to kill it but what if my vet doesnt know how to do it and its on his right?? I know its usually on the left but what if hes in the minority...please help me edit-sorry for freaking. we dont know which side its on yet and the vet said its probably on the left but of course I think of the worst possible thing that could happen
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Post by josiesmom on Aug 6, 2008 22:29:49 GMT -5
First, stop panicking. Do some research. Talk to your vet about injections of Lupron and or oral meds or an implant of melatonin. Many ferrets do very well on this regimen before needing surgery. Ask your vet how many of these surgeries he's done and what the outcome was and could you please talk with some of the clients? Any vet worth their salt will be happy to supply such info.
Others here who have dealt with adrenal problems can offer more insight. Don't panic- it won't do you or your ferret any good.
Cheers, Kim
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Post by buzzonesbirdie on Aug 6, 2008 22:43:35 GMT -5
First off Kim is right. Stop, take a few breaths, and calm down.
My Freedom has adrenal and unfourtanly she was not able to have the operation. She is on Lupron and a melatonin implant. And she is doing well on it. No signs of the adrenal.
Talk to your vet like Kim said. Find out if there are other vets in your area that are skilled in this operation if your vet is not.
When its time for the operation see if you can get a blood doner ferret to be there in the vets office for you. The nice thing about ferrets is that they dont have blood types.
And again like Kim said you need to calm down for your benfits and that of your ferret.
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Post by Heather on Aug 6, 2008 23:08:59 GMT -5
Whoa, slow down ;D Take a deep breath...we're here Ok, has your vet done this surgery before? This is indeed more difficult than the regular adrenal surgery. If your vet hasn't done this partcular surgery before, perhaps you need to find a vet who is more familiar with this. I know my vet will not do this particular part of the surgery, she has already told me this. I have a boy (Loki) who has already had the left sided surgery a few years ago. I will have to use the Lupron and melatonin route if his adrenal cancer comes back. You may have to use Lupron and melatonin implants. Ferrets live a good life with these alternative and less invasive methods. Do what Kim suggested, find out how many adrenal surgeries has your vet performed. Find out if he's been successful removing the right adrenal gland. You have a right to know Good luck. Keep us updated ciao
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Post by mustelidmusk on Aug 9, 2008 0:29:43 GMT -5
Hi! If the vet feels the adrenal issue has been caught early, thn, the issue is most likely not a right-side adrenal gland. I had 2 boys with adrenal disease. they were brothers, presumambly from the same litter. Both ended up with both adrenal glands removed. My boy who had his first adrenal gland removed at the age of 3 lived to be over 7. and my other boy lived to be over 6 and a half. Neither one died from the adrenal disease.
The best thing you can do is talk to your vet about the surgery, the risks, the vet's experience leve. You need to gain confidence hat your vet is experienced with handling adrenal disease and treatments.
In short, a lot of ferrets go through the surgery and still live full, happy lives. But you will wnt to edute youself on adrenal disease, risks and options.
-jennifer
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