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Heatstroke (Hyperthermia): Treatment & Prevention

Ferrets are extremely prone to heat stress and heatstroke. They will collapse and possibly die if confined at temperatures over 90°F for 10 minutes. How can you recognize and treat it?

Hind Leg Weakness (Posterior Paresis)

Posterior paresis is the medical term for weakness that affects the rear limbs. It is a common condition in ferrets.

The Importance of Ferret Dental Care

We all know how important it is that we take care of our teeth with daily brushings, flossing and regular dentist visits, but how many people stop to consider how important their ferrets’ dental health is? The truth of the matter is that ferrets need their teeth brushed and cleaned too, and that impaired dental health can lead to a lot more problems for them than it can for us!

Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Ferrets

Though inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is common in ferrets, there are still many questions regarding the cause and treatment of this disease that remain unanswered. "IBD" is a broad term referring to a collection of signs and microscopic changes in the GI tract that may be due to a number of causes. How do you diagnose IBD, and how can you treat it?

Insulinoma: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

Insulinoma is one of the most common forms of cancer diagnosed in ferrets. Learn how to recognize symptoms, diagnose the disease, and successfully treat it.

Kidney Disease in Ferrets

Kidney disease (also referred to in medical terminology as renal disease) is not as common in ferrets as it is in some other domestic animals.

Know Your Ferret: Checkups for Health

Ferret caretakers should perform the following assessments of their companion ferrets each month to ensure good health and preventative care. Remember - finding a health problem early can make all the difference in a quick recovery.

Lupron Depot: What is it and what does it do?

Lupron®, or leuprolide acetate, is a drug that is used to treat adrenal disease in ferrets. "Depot" refers to how it works - it releases the entire dosage over a set period of time. Lupron is a synthetic agonist version of GnRH (gonadotropin releasing hormone), but what does that mean? How does it work to treat the symptoms of adrenal disease?

Lymphoma in Ferrets: Diagnosis & Treatment

Lymphoma is one of the top three medical problems that affects our ferrets, and it appears to be more prevalent now than it used to be. It is highly likely that you will encounter lymphoma among your ferret family at some point. Therefore it's important for you to know about the different forms of lymphoma, how to diagnosis it, and what treatments are available for your ferret.

Making A First Aid Kit For Your Ferret

It is almost inevitable that at some time your ferret will become ill or require medical attention. The following is a recommended list of items to have on hand in case of emergency or illness.

Making Healthy Choices

There are some important things that every ferret owner should know before choosing food and treats for their ferrets.

Mast Cell Tumors: Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Mast cell tumors are a common type of skin tumor seen in many domestic animals. In ferrets, they are the second most common and are usually benign.

Prednisone Uses & Benefits

Prednisone is one of the most frequently prescribed medicines for ferrets. It is a corticosteroid, and it has a variety of different uses in ferrets, including the treatment of a number of the most common ferret diseases.

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