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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2014 16:27:36 GMT -5
My 4 year old little girl, Juliet, has had a swollen vulva since yesterday. I called our vet (he specializes in ferrets) and he talked to me about the disease and told me surgery was the best option if she does have it. I can't take her this week as I will be leaving on Thursday to go on a weekend trip with my cousin and I won't be home until Sunday night. But I want to hopefully get her seen on Monday or Tuesday. Anyways, she isn't showing any signs except the swollen vulva. She's eating, drinking, playing, etc just fine. And not even has she had no hair loss at all, her coat is the thickest and most soft out of all 3 of mine. I'm so worried for her, and more worried that I won't be able to afford the surgery, I haven't got a range of price yet but I know it will be a couple hundred at least and I don't have that right now. I was hoping to get some help on understanding Adrenal Disease more or maybe someone could share their experience?
It isn't definite yet but the Vet is pretty sure that's what it is. Any help or insight is appreciated.
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Post by unclejoe on Mar 4, 2014 21:50:38 GMT -5
Please don't panic. adrenal is not immediately life threatening. Check to see if she has any discharge. An infection is more urgent than adrenal. Secondly, Start researching, and have your vet look into Suprelorin F implants and Lupron. www.virbacferretsusa.com/about-suprelorinf-implantSurgery is a temporary fix at best. Eventually you will have to do the suprelorin or lupron anyway, because the surgery only removes the most affected gland, and if it happens to be the right adrenal, it's so risky the vet may decide to back out. |
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Post by Sherry on Mar 6, 2014 10:30:56 GMT -5
Honestly- the only time I've had adrenal surgery done is when the vet was already in there for another reason. I won't have the surgery done otherwise.
Odds if it recurring in the first year is about 80%. The des implant is best. I don't yet have access to it, but have had great success with lupron monthly.
From confirmed diagnosis to passing they have had an average of three good years.
I do agree with Uncle Joe- also rule out a vaginal infection.
Go to the adrenal sub board in medical and read. There is a ton of info in there.
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Post by unclejoe on Mar 6, 2014 11:14:07 GMT -5
The des implant is best. I don't yet have access to it, but have had great success with lupron monthly [/span][/quote] Really, Sherry? Does that mean you still have to find someone to order it from Australia? I wonder if you could have your vet get it from Virbacusa..? |
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Post by crazylady on Mar 6, 2014 12:58:57 GMT -5
Hi can I just ask have you had her from a kit ? or is she a recent addition to your group ? as it is breeding season could she possibly be a intact female or an incomplete spey ? good luck with your baby take care bye for now
Bev
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Post by Heather on Mar 6, 2014 14:09:54 GMT -5
That is a thought also, Bev. We deal with so many farm ferrets that we forget that there are other alternatives and we may be dealing with an intact ferret.
If it's adrenal, I too, would suggest the DES implant (actually if she's intact too but that's another discussion) It is actually my preference in treating adrenal. I've only had one ferret that had the surgery, my Loki and he was one of the lucky ones. His adrenal stayed away for another 3 yrs. I wish though, I'd had access to the DES at the time because the lupron stopped working within 6 months. If I'd had the DES I might have been able to keep him around longer
ciao
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Post by Sherry on Mar 7, 2014 23:38:42 GMT -5
Uncle Joe- it seems to be a problem for southern Alberta for some stupid reason.
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