>From: Tracy Gregg <[log in to unmask]>
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>Hi there.. I've lurked on this list for a couple of years now and have
>gotten some really good info, my question is this: Can adrenal disease
>present only as a swollen vulva without any hair loss? My little girl is
>almost 3 years and is spayed and the last 3 days, her vulva has tripled
>in size. I'm really worried and am not looking forward to the prospect
>of surgery. Any input would be great.
I would say yes, the vulva can swell first and be the only symptom for a
while. I had Bonnie operated on for adrenal on 5 Mar. I had taken her
to her vet because her vulva was swollen and had a discharge. Her vet
noticed some hair was missing on her rump. It was a left adrenal and she
has recovered just fine.
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Russ, Booger, Bonnie & Clyde
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[Posted in FML issue 3744]