endocrine dz of ferrets

Question 1

3 zones of the adrenal gland?

Answer 1

GFR:
glomerulosa (salt)
Fasciculata (sugar)
Reticularis (sex)

Question 2

what day length sets off estrus in jills?

Answer 2

> 12h day length

Question 3

right adrenal gland is located where?

Answer 3

dorsolateral surface of the caudal VC

adjacent to teh caudate process of the caudate liver lobe

Question 4

what is the function of HCG testing in ferrets?

Answer 4

can differentiate a normal neutered male from adrenal gland disease
(can’t differentiate ovarian remnant from adrenal in females; however, if AUS has r/o ovarian remnant, could confirm dx in females)

Question 5

average disease free interval after tx for AGD in ferrets?

Answer 5

sx: 13 mo
deslorelin: 16 months

Question 6

what drug can be used to block gonadotropins during the induction phase of deslorelin implant?

Answer 6

Flutamide

Question 7

hypothyroidism in ferrest is extra weird why?

Answer 7

low BG, inc cholesterol, hair growth abn reported in hypoT dogs do not happen in ferrets? but very low case series so far

Question 8

test to dx hypothyroidism in a ferret?

Answer 8

TSH stim

Question 9

options for managing DM in a ferret?

Answer 9

NPH & lantus have both been used but response is unpredictable - hospitalize while starting them

Question 10

in an insulinoma emergency, what may work better than a dextrose CRI? (if you have it avail)?

Answer 10

glucagon CRI