**The advice dispensed by myself in reference to FML postings is not meant
to supplant the advice of veterinarians who are in charge of the patient.
If the patient is not currently under the care of a veterinarian, the client
is recommended to take their ferret to one.**
 
>From:    Lisa Gillard Hanson <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Seasonal Hair Loss Disorder
 
Yes, it can occur.  If the ferret is doing well, just monitor for 6-8 weeks
for hair regrowth.  If no regrowth, consider something like adrenal disease
a possibility.
 
>From:    Jill Uhrlaub <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Weight loss
>This is my first post!  We have two ferrets, and Sammy, who is 18 mo.  is
>losing weight.  Se's always been thin, but we can feel all of her bones and
 
Off to a vet you should go.  Gastro-intestinal disease is common in ferrets
and they should be treated symptomatically for possible helicobacter.
 
Mike Dutton, DVM, DABVP
Weare Animal Hospital
Weare, NH, USA
[Posted in FML issue 1807]