To : David Hartman
 
I just went thru the same thing with my male silver, Mickey.  About 3 or
4 weeks ago, I noticed his tail fur was thinning near the tip, and also
noticed the tiny black dots on his skin.  This seems to be a summer
related problem with some ferrets.  The black dots might be referred to
as an acne of a sort.
I gave Mickey frequent baths, 1 or 2 a week, and scrubbed his tail
especially good.  At each bathing, I lathered and scrubbed his tail (w/ my
hands) about 2 or three times.  Now the condition seems to have cleared up
and his tail fur is back to normal.  I use Ferretsheen, by 8-in-1
Products.  It is available at most pet stores.  There may be a better
shampoo out there that I'm not aware of, but this one seems to work well.
 
Fred R.
Mickey-Silver male (I'm glad that stuff's gone...thank's Dad)
Niki-Silver Mitt female (I'll get those newbies this time...gimme the
white one!)
Merlin-Sable male newbie (If I stay perfectly still, maybe she won't
see me)
Crystal-Albino female newbie (Help!, Help!, here she comes, save me!)
[Posted in FML issue 1304]