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Treatment
The course of treatment will depend on the underlying cause of the pneumonia, and possibly the type of bacteria. Typically, your veterinarian will prescribe antibiotics and want to do regular follow-up exams initially. If the ferret has trouble breathing, a nebulizer may be employed. In addition, the ferret should not be should not be allowed to lie in one position for very long at a time.
virulence
The ability that a certain organism has to create disease
urinalysis
An in-depth examination of the properties of urine; used to determine the presence or absence of illness
malnutrition
A condition of poor health that results from poor feeding or no feeding at all
inoculation
The introduction of an animal to an organism in order to create a slight disease to induce immunity