From:
"Jeff"
Date: 2011-06-04 11:04:08 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Puzzled
To: <ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com>
Loss of hair IS an obvious sign of adrenal disease. It could just be a coat change, but at his age, it's highly unlikely, and a coat change does not leave them bald or near bald. He definitely needs to see a ferret vet right away, and if he was my ferret I'd get a melatonin implant immediately, and also a deslorelin implant, if they have them. If not, then a Lupron Depot shot can take the place of the deslorelin implant. Do not wait! If his prostate is also enlarged, then he could be in danger of having a urinary blockage, which is fatal if not treated within hours. You have to realize that 7 years is old for a ferret, and, unfortunately, adrenal disease is very common in older ferrets.
Jeff
In Loving Memory of Neo, Trinity, Morphy, Possum, Pip, Pop, Sabrina, Minnie Mouse, Hunny, Misty, Frodo, Baggins, and Mr. Parker
Caring for Luna, Baby Girl, Dozer, Boomer, and Zoomer
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