Message Number: YG11626 | New FHL Archives Search
From: daneedv
Date: 2002-03-02 19:00:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Mating interest by neutered male

--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., "map6102002" <lunawolf3@a...> wrote:
> I have a question for you all. My
> neutered male Anthony(2 yrs)is showing very curious mating
interests.
> <SNIP> It
> really is his first experience with co habiting with a female
> ferret.Maybe Spring Fever? I am curious if anyone else has had
> experience with this?

Often this kind of behavior in a neutered male is a sign of adrenal
disease. If is continues, and especially if it increases in
intensity, you should consider having him checked. Another thing to
watch for is marking - peeing in dribbles all over the place.
Danee