I just got back from the vet's. I took my Bubbie in because he has dermatitis. Turns out the vet has a strong suspicion that Bubbie has adrenal. Bubbie is a 1 1/2 years old. He has lost big patches of fur. On top of this all 8 of my ferrets need their rabies and distemper vacs, they have ear mites, I also have a rat who needs a tumor removed. When it rains it pours and I have no umbrella. I live on a fixed income. I'm on SSI and was diagnosed with panic disorder. I feel so inadequate as a mother to my fur kids because I am having the hardest time paying their vet bills. Every time I've tried to put money away for them I end up using it all on them right away. (I'm putting this all on the list because I don't have anyone else to talk to.) I don't know much about adrenal. I have read a few things and know about the Lupron shots and that the ferrets go bald. I also know that it can require expensive surgeries. There is just so much information out there but if anyone has a link to a site that breaks it all down plain and simple I'd appreciate it. I love my vet and he is ferret knowledgable but if anyone in Massachusetts knows of a quality vet who might be cheaper please please let me know. My vet works at a VCA and their prices are very high. Please no flames. I know now I shouldn't be a mother to 8 furkids because I have a hard time paying for their bills. Had I known the vet bills would come down on me like this, I would not have taken in the 8 even though I love every one of them with all of my heart and soul. What to do what to do... ~Susie and Brood~ [Posted in FML issue 4406]