What causes a spayed ferret to lose hair on her tail? Is it serious?

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I have a spayed girl ferret who is losing her hair on her tail; is this normal. Pet's info: Other | Other Pet - Not Listed | Female | spayed | 2 years old | 1lb

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hair loss (alopecia) is never normal. There are several possible causes of alopecia. Typically a vet will need to do some testing in order to determine the underlying cause of the problem. Some of the most common causes include: adrenal disease, bacterial or parasitic infections, allergic reactions, nutritional deficiency and autoimmune disease. I suggest you have Bonnie to your vet for an exam.

What causes a spayed ferret to lose hair on her tail? Is it serious?

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