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About Cassie
Expertise
I have owned ferrets for a little under 11 years. I am not a vet and cannot diagnose an illness. I am knowledgeable enough to answer most questions dealing with care of ill and elderly, general well-being, adoption process , training, safety(ferret proofing), housing requirements, engaging and mind enhancing games, grooming, vaccination, behavior, nipping,nutrition, and common symptoms of diseases. I can direct anyone to a ferret friendly veterinarian. I will, however, do my very best to answer any questions to the best of my ability. I have personally dealt with most ferret illnesses.

Experience
I have been and am currently a ferret owner for a little under 11 years. I volunteer at a ferret shelter along with a general shelter who gets ferrets in regularly. I don't work there but I observe a ferret vet on a regular basis and study everything possible. I also take in poorly kept ferrets and ferrets that have been abused to nurse them back to health so they can go to qualified homes.

Organizations
American Ferret Association

Education/Credentials
I am currently enrolled to receive my Bachelor's degree before taking my entrance exam for my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and on my way to become a veterinarian. I also teach a class at my local shelter on proper care, behavior, common illnesses and nutrition when someone comes in to adopt a ferret.

Awards and Honors
I have received quite a few "best answers" on yahoo answers.

Past/Present Clients
Although I am not a "professional" I have worked with many many ferrets and their owners. I have taught owners how to nip train their ferrets, potty train. I have pointed people in the direction of the closest ferret friendly vet when the need arises. I have taken in abused and abandoned ferrets to nurse them back to health both physically and emotionally.

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Ferrets - adrenal disease and lupron

Expert: Cassie - 11/4/2009

Question
My vet has diagnosed Zorro with adrenal disease based on clinical hair loss symptomns. He is 6 years old and she does not want to do surgery although she said he was in excellent overall condition for his age. This morning I took him for a walk, he played with his teaser toy, had treats, raced up and down stairs and seems to be feeling fine. His shot will be in next Wednesday and she thinks he may last a year on the lupron. I want to know what to expect from the shot. I am so sad, I cry everyday and do not think that I can live through this. I want to do the best for him and hope I will know when it is time to give up. I wanted to know if you thought I should travel to a larger city and get a 2nd opinion as to whether the surgery would be a better option.

Answer
A 2nd opinion is never a bad thing. 6-7 years old is very old for a ferret their average oldest being 10 years old.

Most vets are wary of doing surgery on an older ferret some will chance it but most will not.

When he gets the Lupron should you should know within 2 weeks if it is going to help or not the symptoms should begin to disappear.

It is very hard to say goodbye to a loved pet. But they have a way of telling you when it is their time to go and even though it is hard at the time you will know you are doing the right thing for your fuzzy family member.

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