Hello everyone -- I am sorry not to have been around for a while; after the move to Kansas City, Very Bad Things happened to my computer and it took a while to get everything fixed. I would like to offer up an adrenal treatment that is working very well for my 2 ferrets, Mishka and Buttons. By way of background, Buttons had adrenal surgery last January, and the vet did not think he could remove the affected (right) gland, and so left it in. Mishka, despite having his adrenals checked in July during his spleen surgery, began exhibiting symptoms (all-over hair loss and agressiveness) in September. Buttons was on Lupron over the summer, but she was very unhappy, judging from her behavior -- she would frequently drop to the ground during playtime and hiss, and sort of lunge her head at the other ferrets when they approached her to continue playing. She also played much less frequently than before, and for a shorter duration. As both ferrets have recently had surgery, I was *not* interested in putting them through that again. Buttons, in particular, is an extremely bad patient! So I asked my new vet, Dr. Koller, if she knew of anything for Buttons and we tried Anastazole. It is an oral suspension, and I give Buttons .4 ml and Mishka .6 ml every day for 7 days and then they get 7 days off. Buttons is actually supposed to get more than that, but I can't get any more than that amount into her, because she HATES taking it (even though i know she likes the taste). After 4 months, Buttons is doing well; she still has 3/4 of her fur, she plays almost as much as ever, the vulvar swelling is down, and she doesn't have any more vaginal infections. After 6 weeks, Mishka's fur has started to come back, and he has stopped the agressive behavior with both girls. I am very, very pleased. The cost is *about* $15/month per ferret. I just want to make it clear that I am NOT doing this because I don't want to spend the money on surgery. I just don't think that surgery is an appropriate option for Buttons, given her personality and the location of the affected gland (right). I also don't want Miskha opened up again so soon after his last surgery -- it has barely been 6 months. I would spend any amount of money to ensure their happiness. I think this is the best option for my kids, and I would encourage those of you with ferrets who have had one adrenal removed to think of using this medicine as an alternative to a surgery they may not live through. I am sure Lupron is great for a lot of ferrets, but this medicine, I believe, also has some affect on the tumor itself. Anyway, ask your vet or email me and I will try to get you more info if interested. Best Wishes Melissa [Posted in FML issue 3293]