From:
Russell Prater
Date: 2002-03-18 23:13:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Ferret Nail Problem
fuzzy_fanatics wrote:
>
> Has anyone had problems with ferrets' nails "deteriorating" almost
> like they're "Shedding" though I'm not sure if new nail is
> underneath...all four of mine seem to have it right now, and I'm
> watching closely for infection...does anyone know what this may be?
There is a condition that is commonly called "foot rot" which is
actually an infestation of sarcoptes, or sarcoptic mange mites. They are
particularily fond of getting right along the base of the nail. Very
often a scraping of the nail will fail to find the mites. Dr. Purcell
suggest treating with ivermectin (0.2 to 0.4 mg/kg SC) and repeat every
14 days until resolved.
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