Hi my name is Martha and I just joined the group.  I currently have 7
ferrets, all rescues except my second ferret which I bought.  I also had
3 more ferrets I rescued that have now passed and one which I rescued and
found a home for.  I love ferrets and want to learn more about taking care
of their health.  It seems everytime I take a ferret to the vet, I end up
with a thousand dollar bill and a dead ferret, even though the vet is a
ferret specialist.  Anyone know of a good ferret vet in S.Florida (Ft
Lauderdale area)?
 
I wanted some input on one of my ferrets.  She is a few months old and was
rescued from a pet store that din't take care of theri animals and was shut
down.  Spaz is a very happy and hyper ferret.  Now I know ferrets are hyper
but she seems to be hyper even for a ferret.  Although she appears very
healthy and happy, she has been losing much hair on her tail.  I know
ferrets lose hair from adrenal gland disease and other diseases as well as
from stress.  I think Spaz has adapted well to her new home environment and
I've had her with me for about 3 months or more.  Could her hyperactivity
be causing her to lose her hair on her tail?  Sort of as a result from
hyperactive stress?  What do you all think?  What has been your experience
with ferrets that lose hair on their tail?  What can I do to help her relax
a bit and to help her grow her tail back?
 
Thanks and take care!
Martha
[Posted in FML issue 3151]