>From:    Sabrina Walton <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: balding ferret
>
>I have a little boy who seems to be losing a little of his hair (directly
>on top of his head).  I have not noticed hair loss anywhere else.  I am
>not sure of his age; as I adopted him from the shelter a couple of years
> ago and they did not know his DOB.  A few weeks ago he had his teeth
>cleaned in which they drew labs to make sure his numbers were okay.
>Everything came back normal.  Any ideas as to what may be going on?
>Thank you in advance.
 
You shouldn't rule out adrenal disease but you might look to see if your
boy has something he likes to stick his head into.
 
>From:    Win Brown <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: A ferret or mink
>
>One of our ferret rescuerers picked up a "Ferret" yesterday that was out
>for a walkabout and there is some question as to whether it's a Ferret or
>a Mink.  It is totally brown with just a little white patch under the
>chin.  It doesn't appear to have an under-coat but very dense brown fur.
>It is very friendly and does not bite.  It appears to be neutered also.
>
>Is there any diffinitive way of telling a ferret from a Mink????  We are
>very curious and wonder what to do with it if it is a Mink.
 
Assuming you mean a very even brown with the legs and body the same
color, you described a mink very well.  Ferrets really don't often have
that coloring.
 
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[Posted in FML issue 3895]