Sukie Don't assume no medical treatment means no medical care in Mike Janke's adrenal survey. Many ferrets are too old or have other problems that make them poor surgical candidates. Many ferret owners live in areas where vets have little or no experience with adrenal surgeries. In some areas, the cost of surgery is extremely high. Lydrosen is often counterindicated due to concurrent insulinoma. Lupron is still a very new drug, and most vets never heard of it, besides it's being very expensive. Many adrenal ferrets are naked but otherwise act healthy and happy and continue to do so for many months. Would you risk that beloved pet's life in the hands of an inexperienced vet? There are valid reasons for not treating adrenal symptoms. But hopefully these will dwindle as more medical options become available, and as vets and ferret owners become more knowledgeable about them. Linda Iroff Oberlin OH [Posted in FML issue 3145]