From:
"KAREN MCCABE"
Date: 2010-09-28 05:50:10 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Substantial Hair Loss; balding, fat ferret, above normal appetite..........HELP
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "SaS" <gropey1031@...> wrote:
>
> Scooby. He was a rescue. Over the last 3-5 months he has lost a great deal of hair. He's balding on his tail, neck, entire underbody and now the center length of his back. He is itchy cuz his bald areas are dry. He has a large appetite. He hasn't lost any weight, in fact, he is rather fat! he still has energy and runs around although doesn't play as long because I think he's too fat and tires quickly. He does have some difficulties pooping but the ferret lax helps.
>
Hair loss, itching, dry skin, lack of energy, and even the excessive appetite and weight gain are all clear signs of adrenal disease. You don't need to see other signs, in fact you don't need to see any signs at all. Adrenal disease can also cause prostate enlargement. This can lead to a life threatening urinary blockage. What you perceive as difficulty defecating may actually be difficulty urinating. I wouldn't wait to get him to the vet, he needs to be treated asap.
Karen McCabe
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