From:
engelke@nbtx.com
Date: 2003-07-31 21:32:23 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] And if it''s Adrenal Disease...Update
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <5424720.1059687143225.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>
Recently the a similar thing happened with one of mine. The vet did a culture and after 10 days ringworm hadn't proved positive (although the Vet does believe it is) and a parasite from dirt had developed. I treated with Dermazole medicated shampoo 2 times a week. No spreading to other ferrets has occured at this time, synptoms have abated but not all of the dime size spots have started filling in. Areas on the neck show increased orange tinge (not exceptional with a DEW) but the underlying skin has no redness. My Maybe had not had contact with dirt but, an earlier foster had come in earlier with a similar situation that I had concurred was from heavy flea infestation that was resolved as some as he was in my care. If it is ringworm and you have other ferrets keep a close eye out for symptoms in the months to come. I was told it can be passed from hair that has shed in bedding, on floors, in carpet etc. for months to come. Good luck!
Author wrote:
> In a message dated 7/30/03 2:30:49 PM Central Daylight Time,
> linsto@hotmail.com writes:
> > Monday(evening)hairs are falling again, and I can see the skin.
> > There is no hair in the middle of the spot (size : like a dime).
> >
> Linda, have you considered ring worms? Ringworms do get into the soil. I
> found a stray cat that had a place like that on her ear, tail and "wrist". Took
> her to the vet and sure enough, ringworms! I was given a pill to give her
> that is supposed to kill it from the inside out. Just a thought!
> Sandi