Collateral circulation in ferrets during temporary occlusion of the caudal vena cava

Hyperadrenocorticism is a common disease affecting domestic ferrets in the United States. Clinical signs and methods of diagnosis have been well described. Approximately 70% of ferrets with this disease develop clinically important alopecia, and 30% have pruritus. Clinical signs are related to increases in circulating concentrations of sex hormones produced by the abnormal adrenal tissue; glucocorticoid production is not typically affected in ferrets. Confirmation of hyperadrenocorticism can be achieved by performing an adrenal gland androgen assay which is available through the University of Tennessee.

Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - April 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Small Mammals Source Type: research