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Adrenal gland disease is common in ferrets in the United States, affecting an estimated 70% of pet ferrets. It is caused by adrenocortical adenoma, hyperplasia, or adenocarcinoma in the adrenal glands, which leads to excess sex hormone production. Common clinical signs include progressive hair loss and alopecia. While cortisol levels are usually normal, estradiol and other sex hormone levels are often elevated. Early sterilization of ferrets, combined with prolonged indoor light exposure, are thought to con
- Author
- Gabriel Mendes
- Language
- EN