jazz_11 5 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I have been feeding my ferrets on Dr Johns, and i have noticed that the hob has been losing his fur on paws rapidly, his back paws were bald, but his fur has started coming back but now his front paws are bald, the jill also has signs of losing fur at the back paws. i have now changed their food to the pets@home stuff but will get some chudleys in the next few days... could it be the food or any ideas? please not everyone say take it to the vet that does no good, i will take them if no one has any good advice and hasnt experienced it before.. cheers jazz Quote Link to post
jazz_11 5 Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 anyone? Quote Link to post
s410bill 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 dont worry about it mate thats the new coat comming in all 5 of mine done the same went almost bald then grew back a lovely coat. Quote Link to post
jazz_11 5 Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 ok thanks mate Quote Link to post
para1 11 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 dont worry about it mate thats the new coat comming in all 5 of mine done the same went almost bald then grew back a lovely coat. I agree with above mate provided the cage floor is dry.P1 Quote Link to post
jazz_11 5 Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 ok cheers guys Quote Link to post
ferretgirl 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Are the feet just showing hair loss or are they red & patchy/sore looking too?? Quote Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 If the animals been in damp conditions then that may account for why its just the feet, if so try to keep the floor as dry as possible, i know its hard in this weather & sometimes un avoidable Quote Link to post
victor 10 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 victor my biggest for some reason has been bting the furr out his tail, it isnt bordom as he chills with his younger brouther all day, qand before dark thay have a run around the back yard with my jill, she gets him excited lol but i wouldnt warry too much, as long as thay havent been exposed to radio activity or something .. Quote Link to post
jazz_11 5 Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 kk cheers towards the front of the cage it is always wet and there water bottle is there so that could explain it.... i cover them up when it rains with a ground sheet but the warer still manages somehow to get in there... thanks everyone. Quote Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 kk cheers towards the front of the cage it is always wet and there water bottle is there so that could explain it.... i cover them up when it rains with a ground sheet but the warer still manages somehow to get in there...thanks everyone. It does seem to indicate if its just the feet that are loosing the hair its something there walking in, i know how difficult it is to keep them dry if there not in a shed or in the house , all you can do is keep it as dry as you can really Quote Link to post
jazz_11 5 Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 ok thanks kay Quote Link to post
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