American ferrets may suffer from a common disorder known as adrenal disease. Ferrets in other parts of the world may also develop adrenal disease, but it seems to be most common in the United States. Adrenal disease actually refers to a variety of conditions. The most common condition is adrenocortical hyperplasia, which is a proliferation of adrenal gland cells. Other types of adrenal disease may be the result of benign or malignant tumors. The adrenal gland produces hormones; adrenal disease usually means over-production of these hormones. The most common symptom of adrenal disease in ferrets is hair loss. The hair … Continue reading →