The hair loss may occur seasonally, but then eventually fail to re-grow. Have your veterinarian examine any ferret with hair loss to confirm the diagnosis and to also check for other conditions such as insulinoma and heart disease that are commonly seen with this condition.
You can then decide if treatment is necessary. Many ferrets are successfully cured with surgery, although you can also elect to try to control the condition with medication. Frank C. Boren , DVM Dr. Boren graduated from the University Of Florida School Of Veterinary Medicine and has remained on staff since completing his internship here in small animal medicine and surgery.
Boren has a special interest in exotic and zoo animal medicine. Contact Us: The ferret rat tail is also an early sign of adrenal gland disease. If ever your ferret shows this hair loss, better consult your veterinarian for the proper treatment. If your ferret usually spends a lot of time outside then it is possible that it has pick up some fleas from other animals outside.
These ear mites and skin mites and fleas causes hair loss in ferrets. With their constant scratching on the area infested by the parasites, the ferret will lose hair in that affected area. Regardless of the ferret breed , fleas usually affect t he hair loss around the shoulder and neck area.
If your ferret keeps on scratching that area, better check for fleas. You can easily treat fleas by using anti flea products. It is better to consult your veterinarian for what is the best anti flea product is best for your little buddy.
The constant scratching around the ear of the ferret will result in hair loss in that area. And again there are products that are good for getting rid of these ear mites, but it is better to consult your veterinarian for the best product that he can recommend.
Infections that causes hair loss to ferrets are not very common but are usually caused by ringworm, yeast and bacterial infections. Ringworm infection is can be acquired from a cat or kit ten that has been infected. The veterinarian will examine if your ferret is infected by the ringworm, and if it turns out positive, the ferret can easily be treated by medications used by the cat and kittens.
Yeast infections are not common to ferret but if the ferret acquires this, it can usually be found on old ferrets that has either adrenal gland disease or cancer. This infection is often found in the face of the ferret. This infection can be treated by medications that are used by dogs but it is also a good idea to consult your veterinarian first. The last infection that causes hair loss is the bacterial infection. This is very uncommon to ferrets.
This infection will cause the ferret to scratch excessively on the shoulder of the affected area which causes hair loss.
But this can be treated by antibiotics. Always remember to consult your veterinarian before buying the medications. Ringworm can be treated with the same medications that are used with kittens and cats. Yeast infections are uncommon, but some older ferrets with other illnesses like adrenal gland disease or cancer can develop a Malassezia skin infection.
This will cause hair loss and a crusty appearance to the skin. This can be treated with the same medications that are routinely used in dogs. Bacterial infections of the skin are uncommon, but some ferrets will develop Staph infections. This will cause hair loss from excessive scratching, especially over the shoulders. Most of these infections can be diagnosed with a physical exam.
Fortunately the same antibiotics that your veterinarian uses in cats can be used for ferrets with Staph infections. Ferrets require a diet that is high in protein and fat. A diet that does not contain enough protein or fat will produce a generalized thin coat, partial alopecia and a brittle coat. The correct amount of zinc is also needed to prevent alopecia. Nutritional deficiencies can be treated and prevented by offering a high-quality ferret food, which you can find wherever ferret supplies are sold.
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