From:
Ferrethealer@aol.com
Date: 2003-07-03 02:38:49 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Digest Subject: Non-Adrenal Hair Loss > VETS??
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <ae.436053a5.2c34f139@aol.com>
In a message dated 07/02/03 10:14:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
ferrethealth-digest-help@smartgroups.com writes:
> More than 2 yrs later, his tail is still bald, the hair on his back is thin
> and VERY course. He has never had the soft, fuzzy ferret coat. He hasn't
> lost any weight, but has a very rigid belly. In fact, I can describe him as
> hard (as apposed to soft and cuddley like ferrets should be). He cannot
> scratch his ears if they itch an Never Ever lies on his back - he cannot flatten
> out and his spine seems curved.
>
I would recommend (if they have not been done - you don't mention) x-rays,
bloodwork other than the Tennessee Panel, possibly an abdominal ultrasound.
This guy needs a full workup, it sounds like.
Good luck.
Dr. Ruth
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Find it. Fix it. And fly again.