hair loss

[oakey 57]

I have a old ferret that was born with a twisted spine i didnt think she would ever live long but that was back in 2006, what she has missed in physical ability she has more than made up for in cunning i:e staying in the bed box while all the others come down for food which they then hide in the bed box . She has had a very good life in the court with the other workers getting to share in the spoils from hunting trips that we used to do when we still had rabbits round here. But just lately her hair as started to fall out she still seems fine in her self but looks crap it cant be mites as i think all the rest would have it ? Ive just been up to clean and feed and shes running around with all the rest . I dont think ive ever had a ferret live this long so is it just that shes old( because most of my hair has fallen out as well). PS not rat tail i know about that

[ratpackjack 272]

I have no idea why her hair is falling out, but fair play to you for giving her such a good home as i can think of a few that would have dispatched her at birth.I really hope you work it out mate

[The one 8,595]

My older jills when the stopped coming into season went totally bald from Late March till October they had a good quality of life and as long as you keep them warm seemed happy enough

[happyferret123 13]

ADRENAL DISEASE? A symptom is hair loss. If it is, you can get an implant

http://starescue.org...rt-4/4541307015

http://starescue.org.uk/#/ferret-illnesses/4546687358

this rescue website has a lot of info about ferret illness'

Edited January 5, 2013 by happyferret123

[stinkers 102]

ADRENAL DISEASE? A symptom is hair loss. If it is, you can get an implant

http://starescue.org...rt-4/4541307015

this rescue website has a lot of info about ferret illness'

 

Handy site that happyferret cheers.

[ferret100 47]

Unless there are obvious signs of parasites or red/scaly skin the hair loss is most likely hormonal, and could be a symptom of Adrenal Disease. Depends on how much further you want to take it with her but there is an implant that tends to really help with this. It is in no way normal to have a bald ferret at any stage of the year. Wish you the best with whatever descision you make with her. Atb.