What does a healthy ferret look like?
When choosing your ferret, look for a bright, alert, and active individual. It should have a shiny, lush hair coat and be plump and well-fed. If any ferrets in a group appear sickly, do not consider adopting even the healthy-looking animals as a pet, as they may develop signs of illness later.
Why does my ferret have a runny nose?
There are many reasons why your ferret could be experiencing a runny nose, sneezing, and gagging. Some causes, such as allergies or a common cold, are minor, while others, such as cancerous tumors or the canine distemper virus, are life-threatening. If your ferret has nasal discharge,…
How can you tell if a ferret has a cold?
A SIMPLE COLD. A ferret that has caught a cold might have a runny nose, coughing and might even start sneezing. He may have other symptoms such as a fever, diarrhea, and he may not want to eat at all, or very little.
What to do if your ferret has nasal discharge?
If your ferret has nasal discharge, take him to a veterinarian as soon as you can. Although many ferrets experience nasal discharge because of minor health conditions, it’s possible your ferret could be suffering from something far more serious.
What are the symptons of a ferret eye infection?
1 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE DIAGNOSIS. 2 Bulging or swollen eyes Glaucoma. 3 Runny or watery eyes Allergy, cold. 4 Brown crusting Distemper. 5 White spot or “disk” in eye/s Cataract. 6 (more items)
What should I do if my ferret has a runny nose?
Treatment: Usually a lot of rest and TLC is all that’s required. Make sure the ferret is drinking plenty of fluids. If the sneezing and runny nose is excessive, an antihistamine called chlorpheniramine maleate (sold as Chlortrimeton or under generic names) may be used at 1/4 tablet 2 – 3 times a day.
A SIMPLE COLD. A ferret that has caught a cold might have a runny nose, coughing and might even start sneezing. He may have other symptoms such as a fever, diarrhea, and he may not want to eat at all, or very little.
When to take your ferret to the vet?
You will want to prevent him from becoming dehydrated and may want to try giving him some rehydrating drinks made for children. If your ferret has symptoms that last longer then a few days or stops eating or drinking, this can indicate a more serious illness or disease and you should get him to the vet right away.
How old do ferrets have to be to get out of heat?
Some breeders use vasectomized hobs to bring jills out of heat, but this method is sometimes unreliable. This is a condition that is usually seen in ferrets over 3 years of age. It consists of either the thinning or the thickening of the walls of the heart. This affects the blood flow through the heart.
