From:
"Marie Bartholdsson"
Date: 2003-09-19 21:16:52 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] RE: An observation re "rat tail".
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <Law10-F51REY3U8xT6C00011c1f@hotmail.com>
Sukie, hadn't really thought about it before but now that you've mentioned
it, they do become more dry after altering. There are two things that change
with altering: the shedding cycle and the condition of the coat. The coat
looses the sheen and has a tendency for a more greyish, dull tone. It's the
natural oils of the skin that give the coat both glossy hairs and a warmer,
more vivid colouration. So a dry coat would loose in both colour and sheen,
just like altered ferrets do.
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