Adrenalectomy in the ferret.
A simple adrenalectomy technique is presented for the ferret (Mustela putorius furo). The adrenal glands were removed in two operations with an interim recovery period of approximately 1 week. The right adrenal should be removed first, as the surgery is complicated on that side by fascia which binds the adrenal to the inferior vena cava. Salt solution (1% NaCl) in place of water will maintain sodium balance.
D000315:Adrenalectomy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D000830:Animals, Laboratory; D002335:Carnivora / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005289:Ferrets / Q000601:surgery*; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular / Q000662:veterinary; D007649:Ketamine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D014991:Xylazine / Q000008:administration & dosage
D014991:Xylazine; D007649:Ketamine