Is there a veterinarian that treats ferrets?
No matter where you live, finding a good ferret vet can be a challenge. And unfortunately, if you live in a rural area or a country where ferrets are simply not popular pets, you may find it a challenge to find a vet that even treats ferrets, much less a good one.
Is it bad to not have money for a ferret vet?
Not having enough money for a vet is not the ferret’s problem. When you got the ferret you should have made sure you had enough money for vet bills and all the other things a ferret needs in order to be happy and healthy. This is what responsible pet ownership requires.
Do you draw blood from Ferrets without anesthesia?
This indicates that the clinic sees a number of ferrets and, according to Boggs, it is a good sign that they are current in ferret treatment options. Do you draw blood from ferrets without anesthesia?
Is it safe to give a ferret ferretone?
Though Ferretone does NOT contain sugar, Ferretone is controversial because it contains two preservatives known to cause cancer -BTA and BHA. With ferrets having such high cancer rates already, it is a good idea to steer clear of Ferretone if you can.
When to give Carafate and prednisolone to ferrets?
Because of its sticky, coating properties it can prevent the absorption of other medications. If your ferret is on Prednisolone, it is very important that you space out Carafate and Prednisolone. Our vet recommends waiting two hours after a Carafate dose to give Prednisolone.
Is it OK to mix ferretone with prednisolone?
Veterinarians will often recommend you mix your ferret’s Prednisolone medication with Ferretone to increase its palatability (tastiness). Though Ferretone does NOT contain sugar, Ferretone is controversial because it contains two preservatives known to cause cancer -BTA and BHA.
What kind of Medicine do you give a ferret for an ulcer?
Carafate is a medication used to treat ulcers that coats the stomach lining of a ferret (think of it like a temporary band aid). Because of its sticky, coating properties it can prevent the absorption of other medications. If your ferret is on Prednisolone, it is very important that you space out Carafate and Prednisolone.
