adammubu 0 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 (edited) I've been checking my ferrets over today and cleaning out the hutch. whilst going over my big hob who has just come into season, I have seen he has some black type spots that look like they are attached to the bottom of the hairs of his back legs. They don't seem to be bothering him but I don't like them. Does anybody know what they are and how to get rid of them? Click to enlarge. ATB, Adam. Edited March 19, 2011 by adammubu Quote Link to post
Joe67 239 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 could be wrong,looks like hes got flies Quote Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 just a build up of the oils they secrete sometimes they appear a yellow colour.. nowt to worry about They seem to be right at the point where the hair comes through the skin .. it usually feels quite greasy as well :thumbs: 1 Quote Link to post
Joe67 239 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 just a build up of the oils they secrete sometimes they appear a yellow colour.. nowt to worry about They seem to be right at the point where the hair comes through the skin .. it usually feels quite greasy as well :thumbs: good job someone knows there stuff sorry for bad advice mate Quote Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 just a build up of the oils they secrete sometimes they appear a yellow colour.. nowt to worry about They seem to be right at the point where the hair comes through the skin .. it usually feels quite greasy as well :thumbs: good job someone knows there stuff sorry for bad advice mate Joe if i hadnt looked at the close up i too would have said it was possibly flea dirt :thumbs: Quote Link to post
adammubu 0 Posted March 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Phew! thanks very much. I was afraid he might have some flea or mite or something. Im the only person in my area that has ferrets, so i have no-body else to ask. This forum is a godsend. And that is right Kay, its right at the root of the hair and is greasy when you pull a bit off. Thanks again ATB, Adam. Quote Link to post
Rake aboot 4,935 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Yup WHat Kay said. Nowt to worry about. Mine have them as well, Right in at the root of the fur ATB Quote Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Phew! thanks very much. I was afraid he might have some flea or mite or something. Im the only person in my area that has ferrets, so i have no-body else to ask. This forum is a godsend. And that is right Kay, its right at the root of the hair and is greasy when you pull a bit off. Thanks again ATB, Adam. Its usually more noticeable when there in season as they produce more oils & musk .. if you keep the bedding changed a couple of times a week it helps .. bathing them is pretty pointless as they just produce more oils as there generally more greasy to the touch this time of year its simply dust & bits & peices all stuck to the skin so it looks dirty Quote Link to post
ferrety f 23 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 I also thought flea dirt ( dried blood ) at first but agree with kay.. way to check for flea dirt, put it on wet tissue and it goes red Quote Link to post
The one 8,467 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 First thoughts was flea dirt but if your no seeing them its no that Quote Link to post
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