Alopecia in Ferrets
Ferrets can suffer from alopecia, which is also known as hair loss. Here is a list of some of the reasons why ferrets might lose their hair:-
Adrenal problems Allergy to flea bites Moulting in late summer / early autumn Hair loss on the tail could be caused by “blackheads” Feeding your ferret too many raw egg whites Being in heat for too long (prolonged estrus) in unsterilized females
If you notice that your ferret's loss of hair is more than just seasonal shedding, then whisk him to your vet so that he can figure out what the cause is.
There’s a good article on
hair loss
written by Judith Bell on the Pet Education website.Another interesting article on
alopecia in the ferret
can be found at the NFWS website.
DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this page is not meant to replace seeing a veterinarian if you think your ferret is ill. It’s only meant to supply general information on a particular illness which was obtained either from personal experience with my sick ferrets, or from books and/or the Internet.
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