I am pretty sure the day I dreaded has arrived. Last month, I had a second opinion done on my ferret, Sneeuw (albino 5 year old) because I was worried about her and he agreed I was probably going to start seeing adrenal symptoms soon. She has now lost a patch of hair along her back between the hind legs and now I can see what a swollen vulva is before. All my previous worrying can be seen mote in evidence of the actual swelling. I have read the faq but am confused about some things. How soon should surgery be done? And during reading I was confused as to if adrenal actually kills or stuff that follows is what kills? I want what's best for her. My only concern about surgery is her state. She will not eat solid food. She is eating science a/d only and occasionally the cereal oh's. So I am worried she is in a weak state. Before yesterday she was running as normal and inquisitive. Yesterday she spent a lot of time playing flat ferret but she ate so I wasn't too worried but today she was quieter and she only ate once at night. I'm calling my vet for an appointment tomorrow (well later today - am writing this early (2am est) wed. morning). I just wanted additional feedback. Thanks in advance, Cheryl. [Posted in FML issue 2940]