Ferrets, generally old and over three years old or even much young may be victim of (hyperadrenocorticism) as adrenal glands secrete large quantity of hormones because of some growth or tumor or lesion on the adrenal glands.

Causes behind the Adrenal Disease may be traced in the genetics or in different factors together as they have not yet been properly identified.

This is the final post in the Common Ferret Medical Conditions series. If you missed the first two you can check them out here:
Part 1
Part 2
My ferret is having seizures or episodes of “zoning out”!
It seems pretty obvious that seizures indicate some kind of problem, right? There are multiple causes for these, but most often [...]

Part 2 in our series on common medical conditions. Check out Common Ferret Medical Conditions Part 1.
My ferret has diarrhea!
This is a serious situation for a ferret as it can cause dehydration and can be a symptom of a much bigger problem. It can be caused by something as simple as dairy products (big no-no [...]

Ferrets may be tough little guys, but their health can be delicate at times. Due to their size and internal make-up, it is important to pay close attention to their overall behavior so any health needs can be addressed quickly. This series is dedicated to giving you some cues to let you know your ferret [...]