>My 6.5 post-op adrenal ferret (left one, 1.5 years ago) had a bladder >infection on March 18. He passed blood and had a temp of 106, so my vet >gave him a shot of antibiotics and something for the pain and prescribed >Amoxy. Bladder infections in male ferrets, are almost always caused by a prostrate problem. And a prostrate problem is almost always caused by an adrenal problem. Symptoms include urinary blockage, incontenence, and lower abdominal discomfort, usually noticeable when attempting to urinate or while being handled. All the antibiotics do is reduce the infection, but it will always come back..faster and more dibilitating each subsequent occurence. Talk to your vet...from what I understand, it doesn't go away unless surgery is performed. I suppose holistic medicine may be an option but I personally don't believe in it, and my darlins' are too important to me to risk on something that is unproven. (To me) Please remember that hair loss isn't the only indicater of adrenal problems. My Garret never lost any hair during the year he suffered through bladder infection after bladder infection. His right adrenal was 4 times normal size and was definately the cause of his problems. MC (The Rude One) [Posted in FML issue 2272]