Archive for the 'Ferrets' Category
Ferret Seniors and Special Needs – Veterinary Care
Wednesday, November 8th, 2006More frequent checkups are recommended, which include a thorough physical exam. Recommendation is  that this be done every six months. Ferrets develop disease rapidly, especially cancer, kidney and heart disease, and waiting an entire year between visits could prevent the early detection and management of these diseases. Starting at three years of age, some additional laboratory [...]
Ferret Health – Lymphosarcoma
Wednesday, November 8th, 2006Signs vary and many animals have no outward signs for a long period of time. Disease in these animals may be detected by abnormalities in the complete blood cell count. The diagnosis is made from a combination of a complete blood cell count and either a biopsy of a lymph node, a bone marrow biopsy, [...]
Ferret Health – Adrenal Cancer
Saturday, November 4th, 2006This cancer is as common as insulinoma and frequently occurs along with it. This is a cancer of the adrenal glands, which are very tiny organs about the size of half a pea, located near the kidney. They produce very potent hormones that control a number of metabolic functions in the body. Ferrets may develop [...]
Ferret Health – Insulinoma
Friday, November 3rd, 2006This is one of the most common ferret related cancers. At least 50% or more of the ferrets over three years of age will develop this disease. It is a cancer of the beta cells of the pancreas (the cells that produce insulin). This cancer causes these cells to produce abnormally high levels of insulin. [...]
Ferret Seniors and Special Needs – General Care
Friday, November 3rd, 2006The pads of the feet in the older ferret may become hard and dry and develop little horny growths. A small amount of Vitamin E creme, oil or Vaseline rubbed on the pads daily will help to keep them soft and remove the excess tissue. Older ferrets like to sleep for longer periods, so be [...]
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