From:
hjdom@webtv.net
Date: 2002-12-16 05:44:48 UTC
Subject: Keratin question
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <2579694.1040017488115.JavaMail.root@scandium>
Herby is a 2 1/2 yr. old male. He came from our local spca in Sept this year. Past medical history unknown. He was very orange in color. Vet ruled out ringworm and with further skin scrapings and blood work it came back as hyperkeratosis. I have been bathing him in a special shampoo and Dr. has me using kerasolv on his face. He seems fine so far otherwise. Lots of energy, weighs over 2 1/12 lbs. Doesn't have trouble peeing. His coat is really soft and full. Can anyone point me in the direction to find out more about this? My vet(woderful lady) said cause of hyperkeratois isn't really known. She said it could also be possible earily adrenal. We will be watching him closely. He also has a stronger musky odor than my other 4. Is there anything I should be looking for? I have delt with female adrenal; but not male. My female went through 2 adrenal operatons and has been on lupron since march 2,000 and is doing wonderful.Thankyou for your help. Eileen