LDR 29 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 I've got a jill ferret, that has just recently started to go bald on the back of her neck, there was also some fur loss around the chest and armpits, nothing has changed, she is her usual self and the others show no signs of fur loss......... Any ideas on what it could be, there is no redness of the skin underneath??? Quote Link to post
Julia 0 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) Is she in heat?? I have seen a jill being too long in heat losing fur all over the body? Here are some pictures of a jill being in season WAY too long! Edited August 21, 2008 by Julia Quote Link to post
Guest ferretlad Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Is there any mites in her coat...bedding area...or has she been mooching around where maybe someone has sprayed weedkiller or something like that? Quote Link to post
The one 8,494 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 How old is she ?? being in season too long and tumours all contribute to baldness Quote Link to post
Flying Ferrets 0 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Could be adrenal disease Or some other kind of tumor or staying to long in heat as the others says. Quote Link to post
LDR 29 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 There's no mites or fleas on her, she seemed to take herself out of heat after a while and there is no swelling now???? she was last years young, her sister has none of the fur loss???? Quote Link to post
sue 1 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 the fur loss on the back of the neck looks familiar to when a jill has been ragged to much by a hob and the scabs have come off leaving a bald patch ,and to the hair loss on the chest could be caused if she is a chunky ferret, what has to squeeze through a hole or tube quite alot of times during they day in which case its just rubbed away . other reasons for baldness in ferrets is if a jill has been left in season for far to long and feeding to many eggs Quote Link to post
LDR 29 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Can the swelling go but they'll still suffer the side effects of the season??? is it worth getting her jabbed in case???? Quote Link to post
LDR 29 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 the fur loss on the back of the neck looks familiar to when a jill has been ragged to much by a hob and the scabs have come off leaving a bald patch ,and to the hair loss on the chest could be caused if she is a chunky ferret, what has to squeeze through a hole or tube quite alot of times during they day in which case its just rubbed away . other reasons for baldness in ferrets is if a jill has been left in season for far to long and feeding to many eggs The hob i've got is just a baby so i'd imagine too young to do that, plus haven't seen any signs of him ragging her...... she's not a chunky ferret either the fur loss on her chest is very slight, you only really notice it in certain positions??? Quote Link to post
lorelei0922 2 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Can the swelling go but they'll still suffer the side effects of the season??? is it worth getting her jabbed in case???? if you're looking for reliable medical advice about your ferret.. see a vet! if you're looking for an experienced eye to give you suggestions to the problem, causes, or treatment... see a pet forum... they take their ferrets to the vet regularily .. and would have much more information regarding these sorts of problems.. i'd suggest a moulting thing or a possible adrenal problem.. but i dont know much about hair loss in ferrets personally though with the current discussion on this forum about said pet owners.. i dont think you'll be getting their feedback on this one so easily... works both ways i'm afraid.. Quote Link to post
Julia 0 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Take her to the vet! Jill jab.. She could still suffer sideeffects of staying in heat too long. The ferret on the pic i posted, is doing well today. We took her to the vet as soon as possible. Quote Link to post
LDR 29 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Can the swelling go but they'll still suffer the side effects of the season??? is it worth getting her jabbed in case???? if you're looking for reliable medical advice about your ferret.. see a vet! if you're looking for an experienced eye to give you suggestions to the problem, causes, or treatment... see a pet forum... they take their ferrets to the vet regularily .. and would have much more information regarding these sorts of problems.. i'd suggest a moulting thing or a possible adrenal problem.. but i dont know much about hair loss in ferrets personally though with the current discussion on this forum about said pet owners.. i dont think you'll be getting their feedback on this one so easily... works both ways i'm afraid.. I haven't got a clue what you're on about with said pet owners??? Before i go and shell out £40 to see a vet, i thought i'd see if anyone had any experience of this with their ferrets, quite simple really......... Quote Link to post
LDR 29 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Take her to the vet! Jill jab.. She could still suffer sideeffects of staying in heat too long. The ferret on the pic i posted, is doing well today. We took her to the vet as soon as possible. Cheers i'll give that ago and see how she does................ Quote Link to post
sue 1 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 so she has been in season and not mated ,but she is showing no signs of being in season now,then it could be a womb infection and then its best to take to the vets to check her out Quote Link to post
LDR 29 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 so she has been in season and not mated ,but she is showing no signs of being in season now,then it could be a womb infection and then its best to take to the vets to check her out Yeah thats right, no swelling left now, so i assumed she'd come out of heat???? Will get her checked out and jabbed if needs be.....cheers for all advice....... Quote Link to post
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