>Tenaka is a 4 year old male altered ferret with no previous significant >medical history. About a month ago or so, he started actively going >after the two altered females in the house. I have separated him from >the group. When reintroduced back in, the same behavior pattern occurs. >He shows no other symptoms that would indicate adrenal disease. He has >a hearty appetite, and no hair loss. I would still consider adrenal disease as the main differential here. I have seen many adrenal ferrets without hair loss, and if he were my own, I probably would go ahead and do exploratory surgery, expecting to find at least one adrenal mass. You could do bloodwork, but understand that it is not 100% accurate. Some adrenal masses are palpable by an experienced vet, so you might want to make a good physical exam the first step. About a year ago, I went in surgically on a ferret with no signs at all, except that I could feel an enlarged adrenal gland. It was about the size of an almond, and was a carcinoma. Dr. Ruth ***************************************** Save lives - spay or neuter your pet. [Posted in FML issue 3398]