To: Laura McDonald
  Losing hair from the tail is indicative of adrenal disease. I don't know
about the blood vessels collapsing. I've met a lot of vets who are just poor at
getting blood from ferrets. I think they may even be able to damage vessels
(maybe even cause them to collapse??) if they don't know what they are doing. I
would get a second oppinion. You said you went to Indy. If you are willing to
go a little further, inion. You said you went to Indy. If you are willing to
might want to call her and get her opinion. She is located in Chicago and
really knows her stuff when it comes to ferrets. If you are interested in
contacting her, her number and address are:
 
                                        Dr. Brown
                                        Midwest Bird and Exotic Animal Hosp.
                                        1923 South Mannheim Road
                                        Westchester, IL    60154
 
                                        (708) 344-8166
    Good Luck!
                KR
 
[Posted in FML issue 0936]