![]() Ferrets are typically diagnosed with the disease after the age of three, but it can affect pets of all ages. ![]() Although veterinarians are not sure why ferrets develop adrenal disease, Sadar says excessive light exposure, genetics and early neutering may play a role. In ferrets diagnosed with adrenal disease, the portion of the adrenal gland that produces sex hormones goes haywire and generates excessive amounts of hormones. The glands produce adrenaline, cortisol, sex hormones and several other important hormones. The right adrenal gland is especially close to a major blood vessel - the vena cava. The adrenal glands are small organs located just in front of the kidneys and close to major blood vessels in the ferret's body. Miranda Sadar, an assistant professor of zoological, exotic, and wildlife medicine at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). It's a really important one for owners to know about since it's so common," says Dr. "It is one of our top three bad diseases that ferrets get. According to a 2003 study, 70 per cent of ferrets in the United States were affected by adrenal disease -which often is fatal if left untreated.
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