It looks like Muis now has adrenal problems on top of everything else!

I know that ferrets with insulinoma can get adrenal problems as well but I had been so optimistic about the Poly-MVA helping her, and she seems so bright and active, that I thought that I had everything under control for her.

Her coat was looking a bit scruffy a couple of weeks ago then towards the end of last week, I noticed that, just when the light hit her back at a certain angle, her fur looked very thin just between her shoulder blades and that’s when all the warning bells went off. And now, just yesterday, I saw that the hair at the base of her tail is beginning to thin out.


AAARRRGHHH!

I’ve had ferrets for 15 years and never, ever, not once, had one with adrenal problems until now. I know I’ve been lucky and I was hoping that the trend would continue but obviously that’s not to be.You can see from this photo how she’s losing fur on her back :(

I don’t know what my vet will be able to do as I doubt they have melatonin implants available here and I’m pretty sure she’ll tell me that Muis is no good as a surgical candidate.

Well, we’re off to see Fiona on Wednesday so I’ll have a clearer idea of what our options are after I’ve spoken to her. 

Muis hasn’t had any other signs of adrenal problems – no excessive itching, she’s eating and drinking well, she’s pooping and piddling normally and isn’t lethargic.  In fact, she’s still bustling around the house happily and interacting with Zac and the other ferrets.

My poor little old lady. 

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