From:
cmvick13@hotmail.com
Date: 2005-02-11 18:33:53 UTC
Subject: RE: ferret''s nails
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <3102922.1108146833809.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>
I know several people have seen this as natural aging, but you may want to consider having your ferret checked for mange mites. My ferret had weird nail growth age and my vet did a skin and nail scraping and found sarcoptes mange mites, commonly known as ferret foot rot. Just a suggestion...
Cynthia
Author wrote:
> Ive noticed within the last few months that my 6 year old ferret's nails are growing wider than normal. When I trim them I have to hold the clipper on its side because of the width. They are thin looking down at her, but wide when I turn her feet.(i dont know if Im making this clear). She has insulnoma and possibly adrenal gland problems. Would either of these be the cause???
> thanks