Can fleas cause my ferret's hair loss, red skin, and weight loss?

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Hi. I have a ferret who is 1 year and 3 months old. I noticed a strip of hair that is missing from his tail. It is a straight line down the center. This skin is red and dry looking. We have a very bad case of fleas and I'm wondering if this could be causing the hair loss. His skin is also very red on his shoulder blades which I'm assuming is also from the fleas. He is shedding a lot and looks like he may have lost some weight. Could this be seasonal? Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | neutered | 1 year and 2 months old | 2 lbs

Mirissa Duncil, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there! It sounds very much like Odin's hair loss could be from a flea problem. Have the fleas been treated on your pet as well as in your home? While ferret's can very well have seasonal allergies, this is more unlikely than just a residual problem from fleas (going on the information you have supplied). The shoulder area redness, especially is probably from scratching since it is an easy place to reach. A heavy burden of fleas can cause weight loss as well as anemia and can become very serious for your pet. I hope this helps! Best to you and Odin!

Can fleas cause my ferret's hair loss, red skin, and weight loss?

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