>How long are the Deslorin implants suppose to last before you need >to get a new implant? >Jan, Wixom Weezels The answer to that is that the length of time that they are effective can vary widely based on the condition of the ferret that is getting the implant. If they are being used to prevent adrenal disease in a ferret who does not have it, then they are expected to be effective for 12 months or more, possibly as long as 18 months. If they are being used in a ferret with early adrenal disease, then they can remain effective for 9-12 months, and possibly longer, although I personally would not go beyond a year. If they are being used in a ferret with advanced adrenal disease or an adrenal carcinoma, then the Deslorelin implant should probably be done every 4-6 months. Deslorelin implants, like other non-surgical treatments for adrenal disease, can only slow the growth of the tumors, they cannot reverse the disease. The best non-surgical treatment would be to use both a Deslorelin implant and a melatonin implant. Here's a straight-forward article on non-surgical options for adrenal disease: http://www.ferret-fact.org/AdrenaTreatments.htm Jeff In Loving Memory of Neo, Trinity, Morphy, Baby Girl, Dozer, Possum, Pip, Pop, Sabrina, Minnie Mouse, Hunny, Misty, Frodo, Baggins, and Mr. Parker Caring for Luna, Boomer, Zoomer, and the Four Amigos [Posted in FML 7700]