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Ferret Wellness, Vaccinations, and Adrenal Disease Prevention for Long Island Patients at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic
Case Study #26: Ferret Wellness and Adrenal Disease Prevention Patient: Ferrets (Mixed Ages) Location: Long Island, NY Ferrets are among the most playful, inquisitive, and joyous pets a family can own. Ferrets are physiologically unique pets with medical needs that differ significantly from cats and dogs. They are also prone to a distinct group of common conditions known as the “Ferret Triad”: adrenal disease, insulinoma, and lymphoma. Recently, a dedicated owner from Long Is
Feb 33 min read
Rat Pituitary Tumor Diagnosis and Management for Manhattan Patient at Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic
Rats are incredibly intelligent and affectionate pets, but they are unfortunately prone to tumors. One of the most devastating conditions in older rats is a Pituitary Macroadenoma —a tumor at the base of the brain. "W," a senior rat (2 years and 4 months old) from Manhattan, NY , presented to Long Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic with alarming neurological signs. Given the broad range of conditions that can cause these neurologic signs, CT imaging allowed us to accura
Jan 133 min read
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