I've noticed that in some places on my ferret's body that he has patches of hair missing. Is this a serious medical condition, or could it be winter time allergies? Please could some one help me out what can I do for this problem I'm very concerned.
2007-02-23 02:33:55 · 7 answers · asked by ilovemyferrets07 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Take your ferret to the vet. Hair loss is a sign of Adrenal disease.
2007-02-26 09:20:46 · answer #1 · answered by Naru 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hair loss on just the tail is generally nothing to worry about. It can be caused by stress, such as a change of environment or the arrival of a new animal in the household. Even the normal seasonal coat change can be enough stress to make your ferret's tail go completely bald, and sometimes it will take several months for the fur to grow back. Often this seasonal "rat tail" shows up with tiny black spots.
If your ferret is losing hair other places, there's something wrong. Apart from shedding, by far the most common cause of hair loss in ferrets of any age is adrenal-associated endocrinopathy, a serious, but treatable, disease of the adrenal glands. Even if the hair comes back at the next coat change, it's probably still an adrenal problem. There's a separate Ferret Medical FAQ for adrenal disease, which you should take a look at if you even think your ferret might have this problem.
Other possibilities include poor nutrition, fleas, a severe mite infestation, a bacterial or fungal infection, dry skin, or allergies to food, detergents, or cleaning products.
2007-02-23 02:39:25 · answer #2 · answered by janet 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depending on where the hairloss is, this could be nothing and it could be serious. A bald tail is called rattail, for obvious reasons. This happens all the time and is nothing to worry about. The black spots are actually blackheads and can be treated easily with mild Noxema or plain soap and warm water. If the furloss is at the base of the tail and/or across the shoulders, a vet must be consulted for possible adrenal disease. Left untreated, this is a slow, miserable, wasting death. If the loss is occurring elsewhere, see a vet. There are several reasons for patchy fur loss, some due to stress, some due to illness. Ferrets are very good at hiding weakness's and illness and by the time a problem is visual, it's well advanced and immediate action is needed. Fortunately for them, they also have amazing recuperative abilities.
2007-02-23 07:28:09 · answer #3 · answered by Susan R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where the hair loss is, it could be something serious or nothing to worry about at all. Hair loss on his tail could be normal, if it is shedding season. This generally happens in the spring and fall every year. If he is having hair loss elsewhere, have him taken to the vet ASAP! He could be showing signs of adrenal disease, a nasty cancer in ferrets.
2007-02-25 11:57:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
those are questions you need to have researched previously you acquire your ferret & any reliable ferret proprietor show you how to comprehend that ! definite, they might get ill in simple terms like numerous different animal. Vet tests are costly and whilst they do get ill this is generally maximum cancers, or a sugar concern, or Adrenal (that's quite person-friendly). you will possibly be able to desire to examine those ailments a.s.a.p. through fact ferrets have not got a protracted lifespan !
2016-10-16 07:53:58 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to the vet right away cuz it can be a serious diesease that makes them lose there hair ad they can get really sick i read about it in a magazine it could also be cuz she is old
2007-02-23 02:37:22 · answer #6 · answered by Alex 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, plz take him to the vet! that's not normal.
i hope he's ok!!
2007-02-23 03:12:27 · answer #7 · answered by ferrets4ever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋