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. What are the common causes…
Hind Leg Weakness (Posterior Paresis) in Ferrets
Posterior paresis is the medical term for weakness that affects the rear limbs. It is a common condition in ferrets. What causes posterior paresis? Weakness of the rear legs of…
Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Ferrets
What is dilated cardiomyopathy? Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common heart disease in ferrets. In cardiomyopathy, for some reason, muscle cells in the heart start to die. As a result,…
Canine Distemper in Ferrets
Canine distemper is an airborne virus that is extremely contagious. It can be spread through direct or indirect contact, and you can bring it into your home on your shoes…
Aleutian Disease Virus (ADV)
What is Aleutian Disease? Of growing concern to ferret owners, breeders, and rescue organizations is Aleutian Disease (AD). Aleutian Disease Virus (ADV) is a parvovirus, but not the same strains…
Addison’s Disease in Ferrets
Addison's disease, or hypoadrenocorticism, occurs when a ferret has a severe deficiency or total lack of the hormones made in the adrenal cortex. It usually occurs when both adrenal glands…
Respiratory Infections in Ferrets: Signs, Causes, & Treatment
Upper respiratory infections are rare in healthy ferrets that are kept in a good environment and have limited to no contact with sickly animals. Ferrets that are most susceptible to…
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…
Poisonous Plants and Ferrets
Your house may not be as safe for your ferret as you think! There are many common houseplants that could be toxic to your ferret. Some will only cause vomiting…
Vaccinating Your Ferret
Many people think that since their ferrets don't go outside the house or interact with other ferrets, they don't need to vaccinate them. This couldn't be further from the truth,…