Lara, unfortunately, what your friend told you is true. Dr. Taylor has decided Adrenal Surgery is not necessary now that we have Lupron, UNLESS it's an extreme case. Right now, until I am shown different, I don't necessarily agree. It's unfortunate that an established University like the one we have in Guelph, Ont has decided to stop surgery on adrenal glands. I feel really sorry for the interns there who would not learn what it's like to do surgery on an adrenal gland before starting practice on their own. I don't have a problem with people using Lupron and I am very happy to see it helping ferrets and their is a study on it. But until I am shown what kind of long term effects are caused on our furry babies, I don't think I will partake unless it's an extreme situation. I know in humans Lupron can be very helpful in treating Endometriosis and prostate disease, but it also comes with a whole page of side effects and cautions. I know, I was *considering* taking it myself until I watched my best friend end up with a form of Osteoporosis at the age of 25. Just my .02 The Ferret Aid Society "For the love of our Fuzzy Friends" http://www.ferretaid.org http://www.igive.com/html/ssi.cfm?cid=1383&mid=43897 Use your mouse to raise funds for the shelter at no cost to you! Click here!! [Posted in FML issue 2827]