Hi all!
 
I have been having this problem with one of my ferrets for a while now.
 
Charlie is missing hair in a fairly large patch on one side and has an itchy
reddish rash there.  We've had him to the vet before, and he thought it
could have been related to the fact that we got new ferrets- female and he's
male.  Sort of stress/hormone related.  he doesn't get along with either of
the girls, they live in a cage and he runs loose.  (he's so insulted to be
shut in one room while they get to run!).
 
Anyway, that was quite a while ago, and we've tried the panalog cream we
got from the vet (I think on a seperate occasion, though..)  It seems to be
getting worse, and he's always licking it.
 
Also, he's losing a lot of hair on his tail, though not with the same red
rash.  His tail feels cold at times too, maybe bad circulation?  Or because
there's not enough hair?  It's ok when he's been all curled up asleep..
 
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
 
Thank you!!
 
-Lita           @-->-->--
Charlie
Pixie and
Chantal
[Posted in FML issue 2269]