Message Number: YG277 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Dr. Bruce Williams
Date: 2001-02-26 14:06:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Hello new here and already have a question.

--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., zre5782@i... wrote:
> Hello my name is Regina and I am new here. I am owned by two
ferrets.
> Well I have a question. I have a two year old sable female, Sassy,
> that I adopted. I have had to the vet and the vet said that she is
> healthy and has had all her shots. Well my question is this I have
> noticed that she has patches on her fur. I am wondering is she
> shedding or ??? I am still a new owner. I have only had ferrets
for
> about a year. I know what adrenal cancer looks like becuase I own a
5
> year old ferret whom has the cancer. So any advice would be great.
> Thanks
> Regina

Dear Regina:

I think that a bit more explanation of "patches on her fur", or
better yet, a photograph (we do have a file section where you can put
them) would be very helpful in assessing this case.


With kindest regards,

Bruce H. Williams, DVM
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