Nonsurgical management of hyperadrenocorticism in ferrets

Abstract

Several medical therapeutic options are available for the management of the clinical signs of adrenal disease in ferrets. Many of these medical modalities seem to be well tolerated and are a suitable alternative to adrenalectomy, especially for ferrets that are not surgical candidates. However, drugs that are currently available only manage the symptoms and do not provide a cure for the diseased adrenal gland, which may continue to enlarge. The medical management of urinary obstruction caused by prostatic enlargement and nonregenerative anemia caused by hyperestrogenism are also discussed in this article.

Keywords: Adrenal disease; Deslorelin; Ferret; Leuprolide acetate; Melatonin.