Hello and dooks to all..
 
I have posted on here before about my dear sweet Kodo.  Back in September
he was diagnosed with adrenal disease after the Tennessee Panel was done
because he had symptoms of symmetrical hair loss from base of tail to mid
back, was urinating less, aggressiveness and was very itchy.  Surgery was
done October 1st.  It was his right adrenal gland and everything else
looked good while the vet was in there and had a look.
 
Ever since the surgery, he remained itchy(thought it might be hormone
adjustments and itchiness from the hair growing back in...still growing
back in) and just didn't seem like himself although he played, ate fine,
normal stools and urination.  I had Kodo back to the vet about 2 weeks
ago for itchiness and some minor skin allergies.  After all information
was given to the vet, he determined it was the carpet shampooing that was
the cause and he gave me a special shampoo for me to use on him.  At that
time the vet checked his weight and he weighed 3.1 pounds.  He wanted to
see him back in 2 weeks.  We took Kodo to the vet yesterday and told him
of some more concerns with Kodo, mostly the aggressiveness still being
present, his weight loss(looks boney), he doesn't seem to be himself and
he still remains itchy.  The vet checked his weight again and now after
only 2 weeks, he only weighs 2 pounds; weight loss at about a pound in 2
weeks.  Of coarse my heart sank and it scares me to death.  The vet
decided we need to do another Tennessee Panel test ASAP to check for
adrenal once again, to feed him Bob's Chicken Gravy along with his
regular kibble to help with the weight problem.
 
Now, my questions to you is..
*Could he have adrenal in the other gland that soon after the removal of
 the right adrenal when there was no signs of the left one being bad
 during first surgery?
 
*Could there be another cause for these symptoms?
 
*What else can I do to help him with his weight loss besides the gravy
 and his normal kibble?
 
*Will he be a suitable candidate for surgery with the weight loss?
 
Any help or information about this will be greatly appreciated.  I am
wondering if it ever ends for my sweet boy.  And I must say that I am
scared to death and worried about my little guy and the possibility of
losing him.  Please help.  And sorry this message was so long; though I
should mention all things to help you give me some helpful hints and
possibilities.  Thanks for your help in advance.
 
Dooks--Linda owned by Kodo and Tacoma
and ferret grandma to Vivi, Loki, Fria & Duke and missing Jamocha who
crossed rainbow bridge recently.
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With love from me (Pinky)
And the ferret duo Tacoma & Kodo
(Ferrets leave tiny little paw prints on our hearts)
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[Posted in FML issue 4693]