Dear Amy: >I was told that discharge isn't indicative of adrenal (by my vet, I >believe). My vet suspected an infection based on the discharge, but that >is all in the past, it turns out Miya *did* have adrenal and everything >went back to normal. It's just that this is the first time I've heard of >the discharge associated with adrenal. Anyone else shocked? Anyone else >know this? I'd like to mention it to my vet for her future reference if >this is "fact." Thanks! Stump pyometras in adrenal ferrets are indeed "fact" and can result in a vaginal discharge. They are less common that vaginal or kidney infections, but they can be a sign of adrenal disease. However, this is not to say that everytime you see a vaginal discharge, you put adrenal at the top of your list. Veterinary diagnosis, for the most part, is based on the compilation of a number of clinical signs and laboratory tests. In the case of adrenal disease, a vaginal discharge may be present, but in the absence of any other signs, it should go at the bottom of your ruleout list rather than the top. Shocking? No - shouldn't be. With kindest regards, Bruce Williams, dVM [Posted in FML issue 3231]