FerretGirl wrote:
>Our current vet will not even consider adrenal because my pet has no
>hairloss.  However, he is showing ALL other symptoms (recurring urinary
>tract problems, excessive itching, sexual behavior in a neutered male...
 
FG...
 
Dr. Williams just posted an excellent reply to someone about urinary tract
infections and their link to adrenal disease.  This was just in the past
issue or 2 of the FML.  Print it out and take to your vet...have him email
or call Dr. Williams on a consult.  My Garret at 7 started to have urinary
tract infections and had to be catheterized twice before we had him under
the knife.  His right adrenal was terribly afflicted and was substantially
larger than the left.  Garret had no outward signs of adrenal problems..no
hair loss, no aggressiveness, nothing...
 
Hair loss is not the only sign of adrenal disease.
 
Hope this helps..
 
For our ferrets
 
MC, The Rude One
(With Snorkle, Tuzigoot, and Bancho.  In spirit, Bubba, Billy-Bob, and
Garret)
[Posted in FML issue 3226]