Adrenal gland disease is a common condition affecting ferrets in the US. It is brought about by the abnormal production of adrenal hormones (sex steroids and androgens) that pave the way for various disease conditions in various parts of the body. Most cases of AGD in ferrets are in the 3-4 year old bracket. It’s considered to be more common in spayed or neutered ferrets.
Affected ferrets experience hair loss that often starts from the tail and may eventually spread to the rest of the body. Some ferrets experience itching. Female ferrets may have a swollen vulva and the prostate gland of some males may become enlarged that they experience difficulty urinating. There may also be displays of aggressive behavior. These symptoms are all associated with the increase in the sex steroid concentration in the ferret’s bloodstream.
If your pet ferrets is manifesting any of these symptoms, make an appointment with your animal hospital Cherry Hill NJ immediately.
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