Message Number: SG16731 | New FHL Archives Search
From: sukiec@optonline.net
Date: 2006-03-07 22:09:26 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] RE: melatonin implant
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com

A few hours does not cut it. Currently, about 14 hours of complete darkness (not just dimness) is what is thought to be the amount needed if melatonin that is naturally produced by the ferret's body is wanted.

Otherwise, this should answer all of your questions:

http://www.miamiferret.org/fhc/melatonin.htm

Author wrote:
> I have read several postings on melatonin implants. Are these being used to prevent adrenal disease or only to treat. Also I have read that if you keep the ferrets room dark for several hours a day (like while away at work) this could help prevent adrenal. Is this true?






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