Sentences with phrase «in ferrets»

This is probably the fourth most common disease in ferrets, but a little more difficult to diagnose.

I have found that aggression is more common in ferrets that were not handled when they were small.

The treatment plans used in ferrets are ones that have been used successfully in dogs and cats with similar conditions.

One other disease seen in ferrets is lymphoma, cancers of the lymph system.

Other types of cancers can also occur in ferrets; any lump or bump should immediately examined by your veterinarian.

However, it is not uncommon for blood sugar levels to begin to dip again in your ferret in 6 - 9 months.

The search for clues as to the cause would be similar in ferrets as well.

But these side effects tend to be less of a problem in ferrets than in humans or dogs.

Although dogs often recover from distemper, the disease is usually fatal in ferrets.

Not only can these products be put in the ferret cage — hanging or on the floor — they can also be placed in a play area.

Therefore taking everything into account, much like for cats, prevention of heartworm infection in ferrets is essential.

It's important to put toys in the ferret display habitats.

Just be sure nothing you put in your ferret's cage could hurt him, whether by catching a toe, being swallowed, or some other way.

You can read more about the more common causes of anemia in ferrets through this link.

You will see changes in your ferret within an hour of giving him his medicine.

Stress alone is capable of causing diarrhea in ferrets.

A thought provoking article concerning a topic that most ferret owners will unfortunately have to face at some time in their ferrets lives.

Several human influenza strains can cause influenza in ferrets.

Many cancers in ferrets can be treated, but early diagnosis is essential.

It's imperative that retailers put toys in the ferret display habitats.

From training to play to sewing for a bed for your ferret or joining in the ferret community, being a ferret owner opens a whole new world.

The characteristic rash of distemper in ferrets is present on the chin and between the rear legs.

As with dental procedures in other species, anesthesia is the biggest concern in ferret dentistry, as many dental patients are older and may have some systemic disorder.

Continue reading to learn what features are best in a ferret cage and how to determine which ones are better than others.

Several of the tests we use to detect heartworms in dogs do not work in ferrets.

Most heart conditions in ferrets can not be cured, but the appropriate treatment will help the heart work better and improve the ferret's quality of life.

I also can not speak to the safety of the newer products in ferrets.

A recent study at our hospital showed that the earlier the disease is diagnosed in a ferret, the better the ferret's chance of living longer.

Best to keep these items in a ferret proof part of your home.

This test is relatively reliable in ferrets and gives fewer false results than in cats.

There are many other diseases that we can find in ferrets, however if you own ferrets long enough, you will probably have a ferret with one of the above listed diseases.

There are also products designed to be put into the ear to combat ear mites in ferrets and rabbits.

The family had human patients with influenza - like illness about a week prior to onset of illness in the ferrets.

Make sure to choose a vet who treats or even specializes in ferrets.

Like dogs and cats, preventive flea products may be indicated in ferrets which can be discussed at your ferret's veterinary visit.

Researchers isolated the virus from a fatal human case and tested it and two genetically modified versions in ferrets, which are susceptible to both human and bird flu viruses.

It is important to point out that ferrets are not humans, and the viruses selected in ferrets are not likely to transmit among humans.

Both teams did their experiments in ferrets, a favorite laboratory model for studying transmission of influenza viruses as they mimic viral spread in humans.

A toy, or a coupon for a toy, should also be included in all ferret kits.

However, there are other choices for protein in ferret diets.

The bedding in your ferret's cage should be changed regularly during the winter season if it's cage is kept outdoors.

For hard rubber toys, be sure they can't get stuck in your ferret's mouth, and take them away when they start to crack.

Ideally, ferrets should not be kept at home with other small pets unless they are clearly separated and reside in a ferret proof part of your home.

(ref) I do not know if it has been tried yet in ferrets.

In the future, some theories will be proven to be true in ferrets, but others will be found not to exist at all.

It is very poorly developed in cats (ref) and totally lacking in ferrets.

Your vet may be able to feel the hair ball in your ferret's stomach although this can sometimes be difficult.

Although these tests are very useful in dogs, they are often falsely negative in the ferret, which means that the test is negative even when the ferret has heartworm disease.

Do not spray the alcohol in your ferret's face!

Heart disease in ferrets tends to sneak up on owners.