>Does adrenal disease show up on x-ray and or ultra sound? An enlarged adrenal may show up on ultrasound, but in my experience, will not show up on an xray. >My local vet thinks that this is the best way to diagnose adrenal disease. >Nothing showed up on our current x-ray. >Also, she states there is no blood work available to test adrenal. I'm >pretty sure there is. Yes, there is. There is a hormone panel available from the University of Tennessee. Some laboratories can also run these hormone levels. >She says we need to just wait and see and keep an eye on my ferret. I'm >not sure I agree with this. >Isn't adrenal also diagnosed by signs and symptoms? That's the way that I usually diagnose it. >My Chong has thinning hair, is super itchy, has a bald spot the size of a >nickel at the base of her tail, is extremly agitated and much more >demanding than usual and also her nipples are swollen and red. >To me, sounds like possible adrenal or ovary remanent. She says it might >just be stress. To me this sounds like you're probably right. >I'm looking into seeing another vet at this time. Perhaps your vet simply needs more information on the differences between ferrets and other species. Dr. Purcell's book "Essentials of Ferrets: A Guide for Practitioners" is a good starting point, as are Fox's textbook and Hillyer and Quesenberry. Good luck. Dr. Ruth ***************************************** Save lives - spay or neuter your pet. [Posted in FML issue 3852]