1. Seek veterinary treatment as soon as possible

WHAT IS IT?

Alopecia, is fairly common in ferrets and mostly affects ferrets that have been neutered or spayed, and those that are between the ages of three and seven.

CLINICAL SIGNS

  • Loss of fur on any part of the body
  • Flaky skin
  • Discharge or scabs on skin

CAUSES

Skin infection, hyperadrenocorticism, mites or fleas, hyperoestrogenism

TREATMENT

  • Antibiotics for infection
  • Spey
  • Revolution
  • Adrenal removal or GnRH agonist

REFERENCES

BSAVA Manual of exotic pets 5th edition