To Kristen and Roo:
 
> Roo seems to be losing fur in a fing around the base of
>her tail.  It is not as if she is balding, but there is a noticeable
>loss of guard hairs (which is easy to spot because she is a dark
>sable)  Please reassure me that this is JUST shedding and I shouldn't
>be concerned!
 
        Kristen - much as I would like to tell you that everything's OK, I
can't, but I won't tell you to panic, either.
 
        I would keep and eye on the hair loss.   This is not a normal pattern
and the loss of the guard hairs, sounds like adrenal disease, but I would want
to watch for another few weeks and see if it progresses.
 
       Bruce Williams, DVM                 Department of Veterinary Pathology
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       (202) 782-2600/2602                 Washington, D.C.  20306-6000
[Posted in FML issue 1021]