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Sep
29
2010
Treatments for fur loss in ferrets |
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Wednesday, 29 September 2010 |
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Treatments for fur loss in ferrets |
September 29, 2010
Helium.com
by Darian Peters
Ferrets can experience fur loss for a number of reasons, with each one requiring a different form of treatment. In some cases it is because of the ferret being infested by a parasitic invader. In some cases it is down to adrenal disease. But it could also be due to an allergic reaction, a poor diet, an infection, or an immune system problem. The treatment that the ferret will need to put right its fur loss will depend on which of these underlying causes is present. In cases of adrenal disorder, these glands may need removal, for instance.
There are many different causes of hair loss, or alopecia, in ferrets. There could also be some sort of infestation present. This may be mites, fleas, or ticks, amongst other parasites. Another of the common ones is a problem with the adrenal glands. There could also be an infection with some form of microorganism, such as bacterial or viral infection. The diet of the animal may also be a factor, with a deficit in a substance such as fat or protein being the cause.
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Aug
11
2010
Caring for your fun-filled ferret |
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Wednesday, 11 August 2010 |
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Caring for your fun-filled ferret |
By Dr. Ellen Friedman
For the Times Herald-Record
Published: August 11, 2010
Ferrets are unique, fun-filled creatures. Owners swear by them and usually are "ferret-crazy" — tending to have three or four of the wiggly critters at a time.
Ferrets, as we say in the profession, are not small cats. They have very specific and special medical issues, and a good understanding aids owners in keeping their little friends healthy.
Watch for these diseases
Canine distemper virus can affect ferrets as well. This disease is fatal and is prevented (as in dogs) by a series of vaccinations early in life, and repeated throughout adulthood.
The human influenza virus can also be spread to ferrets. Signs are similar to those seen in human form: nasal discharge, fever, cough; occasionally a rash is noted. If you have been ill with the flu and your ferret thereafter shows signs of feeling poorly, your exotic veterinarian should be consulted. Treatment is supportive (IV fluids, antibiotic injections), and most ferrets will recover. Recommend this article... |
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Oct
22
2009
Human transmits H1N1 flu to ferret |
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Thursday, 22 October 2009 |
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Human transmits H1N1 flu to ferret |
| Owners of ferrets advised to use care as flu season begins
By
Carol McAlice Currie
Statesman Journal
October 22,
2009
A ferret in Oregon is recovering after state and national laboratory tests
confirmed the companion animal has pandemic influenza H1N1, also known as swine
flu.
The state is not disclosing the name of the companion
animal or its owners, but said the weakened ferret was taken to a Portland-area
veterinary hospital earlier this month with an elevated body temperature. It
also was sneezing and coughing.
The attending Portland veterinarian consulted with
Dr. Emilio DeBess, the state's public health veterinarian, because the ferret's
owner reported having had the flu.
The two vets opted to have the ferret's nasal secretions
tested at Oregon State University's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory because
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May
10
2009
Michigan State turns attention to ferrets |
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Sunday, 10 May 2009 |
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Michigan State turns attention to ferrets |
May 10, 2009
DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
East Lansing, Mich. --
A new resource for exotic animal enthusiasts has been launched by the
University of Michigan College of Veterinary Medicine.
The Ferret
Health Advancement Web site provides resources
about ferret diseases and ferret health, as well as a listing
of the diagnostic tests and services available for ferrets
at the university. The Web site also includes a section for
donating to the university in order to create an endowment
for a specialist position to support ferret research.
The Web site is a collaboration between the university's College
of Veterinary Medicine, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and the
Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health.
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May
01
2009
Ferrets and swine flu |
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Friday, 01 May 2009 |
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Ferrets and swine flu |
Ashley
Mcdaniel
Examiner.com
May 1, 2009
Ferrets have one unique thing in common with humans that most animals
do not. They can contract
the common flu from humans. The times (once) I have had the flu since
have Nico, someone else had to help me care for her since I didn't
want to hold her too much or touch her bedding, toys, etc...
I have been concerned about the new strain of H1N1 flu or "Swine Flu" that
has broke out in 11 states so far. I have been concerned whether
ferrets can contract this type of flu since they can contract the normal "flu
season" strain. What I heard troubled me. Since this is a new
strain the information and results are unclear. No one, (even scientists)
knows alot about this virus. After calling my veterinarian and
do many online searches the consensus was this; practice the CDC's
common sense guide lines of washing your hands all the time. Also if
your ferret starts exhibiting any signs of an upper respiratory tract
infection take them to a vet immediately. The H1N1 virus can also pass
from ferrets to
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