Ferrets

Ferrets are like dogs and cats and can often hide signs of disease.

We recommend always erring on the side of caution when something seems unusual with your ferret and having them examined by an small mammal veterinarian.

Signs of illness or injury in small rodents:

Less active, sleeping more
Refusing food, reduced appetite
Changes in normal behaviours or routine
Having difficulty moving, limping or not using a leg
Breathing difficulties, discharge from the mouth or nostrils
Sneezing, coughing
Changes to one or both eyes (swelling, redness, discharge)
Drinking excessively
Urinating excessively or changes to the urine consistency or colour
Diarrhoea, change in colour of faeces
Vomiting
Seizures, tremors
Bleeding, wounds, lumps or swellings
Fur loss
Skin sores, itching