In July of '99 I received a call from a person who was acting as a holding house for us. There were two ferrets in a pet store that needed rescuing. They were both adrenal. They were both older "turn ins" from someone who didn't want them any longer. (G) The ferrets were picked up and taken to the hold. I was told that they were in dire need of surgery. I told her to take them in. A month later I received them. No change. The biopsy was not carcinoma. Why were they not getting any better? Guess what folks----they were whole!!!!!!! The vet removed the left adrenal and left them INTACT!!!!!!! I am so angry!! They never told anyone. These poor little girls have been in estrus for at least 7 months. They are now spayed and hopefully they will survive. I know that I have been errant in posting. Podos' necropsy showed liver failure. It has been a pretty bad month here. I thank everyone for their kind words and prayers. Junior has left us. He was not responding to his meds for cardiomyopathy. We lost Wanda during surgery today. She was a foundling that was bald. Believe it or not she was a botched spay! MF who had a very large left adrenal. Liver was a tad yellow. She passed on the table. Her uterus was infected. She is going to be missed terribly. The stamina of these guys is just amazing. She never slowed down-even with all her problems. Thank you all for letting me vent. It seems that no matter how many times you say it, you have to say it again. Mary http://www.iGive.com/html/ssi.cfm?cid=6431&mid=87568 http://www.mkaresq.com [Posted in FML issue 2945]