HI Jean- We have seen this at the shelter with adrenal ferrets- the condition was cleared up topically by implementing the following listed therapy. You will most likely find this is related to the hormonal output of the bad adrenal-- here we use the following with GREAT results topically apply calendula gel or lotion - from the health food store--this has NO alcohol and will in 2-3 day clear the condition up! also orally administer vitamin E (1 gel cap )with a few drops of ferretone every other day-- to help the skin condition... Once this was cleared up surgery to remove the bad gland was performed the ferret lived another 2 years with fur and all! good luck alicia at Ferret Wise http://www.dartmouth.edu/~crassi/index.html [Posted in FML issue 2925]