From:
mjanke@miamiferret.org
Date: 2004-12-17 00:36:35 UTC
Subject: RE: Hypothyroid ferrets- Skin problems
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <6630903.1103243795329.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>
Sammy, our shelter's mascot, was a confirmed case of hypothyroidism. That was many years ago so I don't recall all the details, but he was definitely overweight! I think he had skin problems too, but it was years ago and my memory is foggy.
I remember even faxing Sammy's medical records to Dr. Williams because he had not seen hypothyroidism in ferrets. He confirmed that it indeed appeared to be an accurate diagnosis. I believe a blood test of T4 levels will confirm this condition.
I'll email you our former shelter operator's contact info and also our vet's info, though I doubt the vet would even come close to remembering this case.
mike
Author wrote:
> Hello, I am still trying to find information on hypothyroidism in ferrets.
> Does anyone have experience with a hypothyroid ferret or know anyone who has had hypothyroid diagnosed of their ferret? Or are there any vets that have diagnosed hypothyroidism?
> If so: Did the ferret have skin problems, and was the ferret overweight?