Well, Beckett and I went to the new vet yesterday about B's hair loss (a strip about an inch wide from her forelegs to her tail, on her belly only). This symptom is also accompanied by occasional, quickly appearing/disappearing red blotches about the diameter of a pencil eraser, in the hairless area. She shows no other adrenal disease symptoms. The vet said that it *may* be adrenal, but she wants to do a biopsy of the red blotches first to rule out some other type of infection. She thinks that Beckett may be removing the hair herself by biting or scratching. ...So... here are my questions: (1) is this a reasonable course of action, in our net vet's view? (2) does such a possibility of alternate hair loss seem probable? This vet has obviously handled ferrets before, but I had expected a confirmation of my Adrenal disease expectations, and this biopsy thing kind of threw me. I would really appreciate the input of Dr. Williams, and anyone else who has gone this route before. The vet also talked about the possibility of ultrasound on the adrenal if the biopsy is negative; this seems strange to me, seeing as I have heard a lot about exploratory surgery. Please help me in my worry and confusion, Dr. Williams! Is it possible for me to give her your number for consultation, or is that a no-no? Thanks to all, in advance, for your replies! --- Ross, Beckett and her worried sable-sister Gerty. [Posted in FML issue 1271]