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Last Login: 3/8/2008 7:37:59 PM
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| hey all new to the board here and i've searched the net and books and can't figure out a new problem that me and my wife have with one of our ferrets. lately our second oldest ferret, cujo, who is the oldest male we have, has been biting and holding onto the neck of our only female, and oldest ferret, jasmine.... when he does it all he does is latch on to her scruff like a parent might do to a kit but he does not let go... and it doesn't seem like it hurts jasmine for all she does is let it happen and doesn't make any noise or try to wrestle or fight him off... they're both fixed and for the last 5 years they have lived as best friends. i don't know where this is coming from. we have another ferret, ninja, but cujo doesn't do this to him, only jasmine.. any help or incite that someone can give would be greatly appreciated
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Last Login: 3/11/2008 10:04:16 AM
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| HI! I'm wondering if you have anything new in the house? Any new pets? Any new cages, etc? Also, maybe your older male has a health problem that is causing him to behave this way...check for any suspicious lumps or hair loss. Is the female healthy? Does she have any previously undetected problems? Does she smell different? Ferrets I have found use this technique for exerting dominance, maybe for some reason, your old male thinks this is a new ferret....and wants to make sure he is the boss. He could also be starting adrenal problems with sex hormone overload.... I would have both checked out for any signs of new illness....However....sometimes things like this just happen, but rarely. If you find nothing at all different....and the female is not getting hurt and doesn't seem to mind...then maybe it will go away after a week or two. Best of luck to you all!!! Ferrets Rule!
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Last Login: 4/27/2008 5:10:12 PM
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| First question would be does it look like he is trying to "mount" her? It is possible this aggressive behavior could be an indication of adrenal gland disease. It seems when ferrets are altered at an early age, the theory is when they get older they can get their hormones and a few other things out of wack. Based on his age, it is possible for adrenal gland disease. An option is to have him checked by a vet and have a Tennessee Panel run. This test will actually let you know if it is his adrenal gland that is messing up. Good luck
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