>From: Lynn McIntosh <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Inoperable Right Tumor; Debulking the Right
>It sounds to me that any "right adrenalectomy" is really a "de-bulking".
I re-confirmed with my vet today - he totally removed Gina's right gland,
not debulked it.
>...prednisone following a bi-adrenalectomy, then starts cutting back the
>dose until, I believe it was four to six weeks <snip> the fuzzy is weaned
>off.
A friend's bi-lateral fert is still on pred & flurineph (sp?) daily doses
since surgery last summer, and for the rest of Baby's life. Doing
hunky-fine. Same vet for both Gina & Baby.
Shari Gunter
[Posted in FML issue 2265]