Difficulty and/or Rapid Breathing in Ferrets Print
TreatmentTreatment will depend on the final diagnosis. Most breathing problems require admittance into a hospital to employ oxygen therapy and to administer medication to resolve the underlying cause. Sometimes a procedure called a tracheostomy is needed, whereby a tube is inserted through an incision in the ferret's trachea.
Living and Management
With proper management and care, ferrets with less severe forms of dyspnea, tachypnea, and hyperpnea do well. However, it is best if you confine your ferret to cage rest so that it does not overexert itself. Share this page 0 COMMENTS
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