From:
Alicia
Date: 2003-09-21 21:20:34 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] RE: An observation re "rat tail".
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-Id: <5.1.1.6.2.20030921171721.020e5ec0@mail.usaexpress.net>
Marieu wrote:
>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.
Yes there are many changes I have noted between altered ferrets and
neutered ones as far as coat quality goes. . They never get the same plush
coats once neutered as I have seen with intact animals cycling...
It appears that the reduction of oils cause a duller and coarser coat
overall -- however there have also been some exceptiosns which I have not
been able to figure out-- those intact ferrets with the coarsest coats all
became silky soft after neuter????
ANyone who can shed some light on these coincidences it is greatly appreciated.
Alicia D.
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