>From: Olivia Brett <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Male with adrenal problems >I have a 4year old male ferret named Rascal. I call him my mutt ferret >because I think he thinks he is a dog or cat. Anyway, this morning he >kept trying to use his litter but nothing. Off to the vet we go. His >prostate is enlarged and blocked the bladder. His left adrenal was >removed 1 1/2 years ago. His fur has just grown back in March!...hey I have a male ferret, Max, with adrenal problems. He's about 6 years old and has had a couple of melatonin implants this past year. He doesn't get the hair regrowth, like others, but I hope it helps minimize his other symptoms. We have had good luck with implants in a lot of other ferrets in our shelter. We also have Max on a medication called Finasteride Susp (Propecia). He has been on it for almost a year, now. He seems to be doing well. The compounding pharmacy our vet gets it from is Preckshot Pharmacy in Peoria, IL -- phone number is (sorry don't have area code) 639-3880. The label states: #60 Comp Finasteride Susp (raspberry flavor). He gets 0.10 ml every morning before his chicken gravy, he likes the flavor and takes it willingly. It starts with a larger dose for a month, can't remember what it was. Then, it's the smaller dose of 0.10ml every day, forever. The bottle costs about $50, but lasts a long time. Good luck, Liz ...in the Company of Ferrets, Inc. www.ferretasylum.com [Posted in FML issue 5293]