From:
ferrethealer@aol.com
Date: 2007-12-29 01:35:19 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Intact hob with hair loss and red discharge on skin Re: Digest Number 1008
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
In a message dated 12/28/07 5:09:45 AM Eastern Standard Time,
ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com writes:
His hair loss started at the base of his tail and we treated it with
Stridex pads (for about 2 weeks) in case it was a case of ferret
acne. We have since ceased that since Dec 8th, it was cleaning the
redness off his tail but the hair loss was slowly progressing.
His hair is growing back slowly but at the same time the hair loss
has progressed further down his tail. It is also accompanied by a
redish discharge that almost resembles a rash, but it cleans off like
a funky oil discharge and appears yellow on a damp paper towel.
**Sounds to me like this is something that we see occasionally in hobs in
season, known as stud tail. It is related to the hormonal changes that occur
with being in season. I have actually had one hob that looked horribly adrenal
about three years ago, but it was simply his testosterone, since as soon as he
came out of season, his hair returned to normal (and he actually took Best
Breeder in Show at his next outing, and has never had any hair loss since).
Sukie's suggestion of the Tennessee Panel might tell you something, but the
hormones are likely to come back elevated, simply because he is intact.
The reddish funk is one of my least favorite things about male ferrets in
season. Fortunately, only a few of our current hobs ever get it - and usually,
in my experience, it is in their first season. We tend to simply bathe them
pretty regularly, since they are producing enough oil that it's unlikely to dry
out their skin at all.
Now this is all based on my not having seen your ferret - but if your vet is
not familiar with intact ferrets, I'd be more than willing to consult with
him/her.**
Dr. Ruth
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