Message Number: YG8121 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Mike Janke
Date: 2001-10-23 23:44:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Adrenal Disease Signs

Seasonal shedding occurs over a short period of time and if you run
your hand down the back during shedding, you'll get a handful of
hair. Hair loss from adrenal disease is usually very gradual.

Also, if it gets to the point that you can see pink skin, it's more
than just shedding.


--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., CowsMooToo@a... wrote:
> What are the signs for Adrenal Disease or seasonal shed?
>
> My lil boy is getting kind of thin (coat) and is itching and acting
crazy.
> (Well, different than normal). But is eating and drinking fine.
I'm not
> familiar enough with my fuzzies to know the difference. Thanks
anyone who
> can give advice privately, I don't want to clutter the list serv.
>
> Thanks
> Mary