BLUE ferret syndrome

[CraignTod 278]

Hi all. I've recently mated my ferret, 3 weeks ago, and also the weather has turned hot.

Now handling the ferrets today I've noticed the ferret has started losing fur and it's skin has a blue tint. This was not apparent yesterday. 

Is this a problem that needs sorting or will it go away once she has malted.

Thanks to all you ferret genius

[CraignTod 278]

She's normally a well looking ferret but today looks rough as a badger arse

[socks 32,253]

Rather than me try and explain it have a look at this .......

https://m.petmd.com/ferret/conditions/skin/c_ft_petechia_ecchymosis_bruising

[CraignTod 278]

  On 27/06/2018 at 14:19, socks said:

Rather than me try and explain it have a look at this .......

https://m.petmd.com/ferret/conditions/skin/c_ft_petechia_ecchymosis_bruising

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Well she's eating well, putting on weight in fact which I don't mind to much as she is pregnant. 

I will keep an eye on she seems well in herself just the discolouration. 

[ferret lady 73]

Jills usually start shedding their coat around 4 weeks or so after they've been mated.  The blue tint is the new coat under the skin.

[CraignTod 278]

  On 28/06/2018 at 14:39, ferret lady said:

Jills usually start shedding their coat around 4 weeks or so after they've been mated.  The blue tint is the new coat under the skin.

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Thanks for reply.

Yes i agree, my other ferret has just started doing the same, blue tint especially noticeable on the nose. 

[Mcdonaldd 0]

A special thing happens right before new hair starts to grow. The skin is usually blue (blue mink syndrome) for a few days to a week. This could be because the hair follicles make the new hair pigment. No treatment is required for this normal process.
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