From:
Bruce Williams, DVM
Date: 2001-10-27 12:47:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Question about hair loss
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., niki2018@y... wrote:
> I just adopted 3 male ferrets monday. They are around a 1 1/2. I
have
> been noticing that one of them {Laddie} has sort of a bald spot{
not
> completely bald} that he seems to itch more than what is normal for
a
> ferret. I was wandering if this is just sheding or if it could be
> something worse? I hopfully can take them to the vet next week and
> all get checked up. IF you have any input I am really worried.
Dear Samantha:
Unforeatunately, it is impossible to give any educated guesses on
this one, without knowing the location and size of the bald spot, as
well as if there is any change in the underlying skin - is it scabby,
crusty, white, orange, or normal, etc....
Even better than a description is a digital picture of the spot.
Looking for a little more information,
Bruce Williams, dVM