New symptom of Ferret Suffering from Adrenal Disease

6 yr. old female ferret diagnosed with adrenal disease. Physical
symptoms include complete hair loss with weight fluxuations. (All of
our ferrets' weights are monitored monthly for the past 8 yrs.)
Weights have fluxuated due to seasons and sicknesses. For a female
ferret that typically weighs in 1 1/2lbs, Kahula (ferret with adrenal
disease) can weigh as much as 2 1/2 lbs. This is not her typical weight.
Hormones are escalated due to tumors located on adrenal glands. Normal
regulation of hormones is obsolete.

New symptom: A complete hair regrowth within the past week. Kahula has
not had any surgeries or hormone therapy. Her attitude, appetite, bowl
movements and energy drive have all been normal. She has been diagnosed
for over a year now.

Has anyone heard of this new symptom or have experienced it? I have
contact Dr. Bruce Williams and still waiting to hear back.

Andria L. Ludwig, B.S., PAS
Michigan State University
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