InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
Does he have a confirmed adrenal gland tumour ?
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Adrenal gland hyperplasia
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Harchieboy
New Kit
Yes confirmed by ultrasound
InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
How effective the hormone implants will depend on what type of tumour it is. An U/S alone isn’t a full diagnostic tool. Some types of tumour will not respond to hormone implant treatments.
Harchieboy
New Kit
It did respond the first time for over a year.
The new one isn’t responding.
InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
Has the Vet suggested surgery ie an adrenalectomy ?
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It would require the skills of a Specialist Vet and would be more risky if the tumour is located within the right adrenal gland.
It could be that a different type of implant would give some benefit. No guarantees though.Personally I’d opt to try that rather than high risk surgery.
Harchieboy
New Kit
Surgery is too risky because of his old age and also because where it’s located. They cannot remove it safely without hitting other things.Has the Vet suggested surgery ie an adrenalectomy ?
Adrenal Tumours & Adrenalectomy - SASH Vets
What is the adrenal gland? What is an adrenal tumour? What are the treatments for adrenal tumours? What is adrenal tumour surgery (Adrenalectomy), how it's performed, its risks. and post-op care.
It would require the skills of a Specialist Vet and would be more risky if the tumour is located within the right adrenal gland.
It could be that a different type of implant would give some benefit. No guarantees though.Personally I’d opt to try that rather than high risk surgery.
So not an option.
InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
Probably worth trying a different implant then.
Harchieboy
New Kit
There is no other implant, it’s just deslorelin..
Anyways, I came on here to ask Moonstone about that herb.
InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
Sorry, was only trying to be helpful.
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Moonstone
Warren Scout
Sorry I hadn't seen this but recently wrote about agnus castus on a different thread - https://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/...abbit-humping-constantly.489379/#post-7361263
When I get a minute I'll have another hunt around for the dose I used - having a hectic week.
When I get a minute I'll have another hunt around for the dose I used - having a hectic week.
