Bartleby is adrenal

Bartleby is a perfect example of what happens when a ferret develops adrenal disease. His right adrenal gland is inside his vena cava, making it impossible to perform surgery on him. Lupron and melatonin have no effect on him anymore. He is almost completely bald, but he still loves his mommy.

Bartleby passed away July 29, 2009.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• ferret
• adrenal
• adrenal disease
• illness
• bald

[TearsOfWar1]

I still think that ferret is super adorable. Is he deaf? I hear that white haired ferrets with black eyes are usually deaf.

[psycho506]

@TearsOfWar1

Yep, deaf as can be.

[ShinjuHoshi]

im so upset my herculez has this and i cant get him treatment cuz the vet told me $3000...i already paid 1000 two a year ago for some other surgery he needed. 3000... thats half my tuition for a year. i cant believe this is going to be his end. i watch him every day to make sure he is peeing ok and eating ok.....

[psycho506]

@ShinjuHoshi

I don't know where you live, but the most I ever paid for adrenal surgery here in America was $1000, and that is expensive by most vets' standards. I've paid around $600 for it here in Las Vegas. There is also another option for adrenal ferrets. Lupron injections once monthly will really help with the symptoms. This is usually under $50 per injection.

[psycho506]

@ShinjuHoshi

There's also an implant called deslorelin. I am not sure if it's being sold in the US yet. My vet was going to get it for one of our ferrets, but she died before it arrived. He had to order it from Australia.

[makeupbuddy]

I'm so sorry. He seems like quite a sweet heart. I have a question for you... What causes the sores on the skin? My ferret is balding and he has deep sores everywhere on him. He scratches so hard that he cuts himself! I was just wondering what cause the sores.... I can't find anything about it.

[psycho506]

@makeupbuddy

You must be looking at those red marks on Bartleby. Those are actually oil spots. Kind of like when humans get blackheads on their face. Bartleby produced a lot of oil when he was adrenal. He was a bit smellier as a result. Adrenal ferrets are itchier, so if your ferret is scratching and giving himself sores, put some Neosporin on them. Try it when he's asleep so he doesn't like it off.

[Starbuckfsd]

This makes me sad....this is how my girl Max looked at the end. It's good to know he's not suffering anymore and is frolicking in the fields at the "Bridge" nipping at everyone's ankles...LOL

[ferrets14]

He had an awsome life with you... stealing treats from the treat box.. playing with you.. thats all that maters. Rest in peace bartleby <3

[HEATHERHEROIN69]

I'm sure he loved you very much, I'm sorry for your loss.

[brad192944]

I think my little guy is adrenal:(

[Kuula10]

Sad very sad :( But your ferret had good life :)

[something745]

I'm so sorry for your lost

[makeupbuddy]

@psycho506

Hmmm. I didn't know that. Thank you for your help. I will put some Neosporin on. Thanks.

[ShinjuHoshi]

@psycho506 im canadian. i wanted to see if american surgery is cheaper but it looks about the same