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what are the clinical signs seen in ferret adrenal dz?
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enlarged vulva (R/O ovarian remnant)
enlarged prostate stranguira return to sexual activity Alopecia Pruitis lethargy muscle loss |
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how do you test for ferret adrenal dz?
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Ferret endocrine panel
1. estradiol 2. androstenedione 3. 17-hydroxyprogesterone 96% of ferrets w/ adrenal dz will be elevated for at least one of these. Exploratory ultrasound |
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what is the issue with removing one of the adrenal glands ?
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if the right one is the one causing the problem, it is usually attached to the vena cava and very difficult to remove.
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what are three common concurrent dz's with adrenal dz of ferrets?
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splenomegaly 87%
pancreatic islet cell tumor 27% cardiomyopathy 10% |
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what is the prognosis of adrenal dz in ferrets?
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fair to guarded, will require lifelong management
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what is the treatment of choice for adrenal gland tumors in ferrets?
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get it out! surgery
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what are some other ways to control adrenal dz?
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Lupron- synthetic analog of GnRH inhibits gonadotrophin release.
suppresses dz Melatonin implant- reduces breeding season, reduces estradiol sex steriod levels. will NOT suppress dz |
