Message Number: YG4749 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Karen Purcell, DVM
Date: 2001-06-21 19:15:00 UTC
Subject: Re: red - skin ferret!

Davide,

> my ferret's skin had become red (expecially near the
> "bottom" and in the feet. what could it be?
> it was a week ago when i changed the food with a more
> proteic one. It contains also yucca-exstract.
>
Red feet and skin often indicates an allergic reaction - your
ferret may not appreciate the change in diet. When did this start?

-Dr. Karen

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