Ferret Diseases A-Z

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A

Abnormally Large Kidneys in Ferrets
Accumulation of Fluid in the Abdomen of Ferrets
Adrenal Disease in Ferrets
Aleutian Disease in Ferrets

B

Bacterial Diarrhea in Ferrets
Bacterial Diseases in Ferrets
Bacterial Pneumonia in Ferrets
Bleeding Under the Skin of Ferrets
Bot Fly Infestation in Ferrets

C

Cancer of Plasma Cells in Ferrets
Congestive Heart Failure in Ferrets
Constipation and Blood in Stool in Ferrets
Cough in Ferrets
Cysts in the Urethra in Ferrets

D

Diabetes in Ferrets
Diarrhea in Ferrets
Difficult, Painful And Frequent Urination In Ferrets
Difficulty and/or Rapid Breathing in Ferrets
Difficulty Swallowing in Ferrets

E

Ear Mites in Ferrets
Enlarged Heart in Ferrets
Enlarged Liver in Ferrets
Enlarged Lymph Nodes in Ferrets
Enlarged Prostrate in Ferrets
Enlarged Spleen in Ferrets
Enlargement of Esophagus in Ferrets
Enlargement of the Spleen in Ferrets
Excessive Production of Saliva in Ferrets
Excessive Weight in Ferrets

F

Ferrets with Black, Tarry Feces due to Presence of Blood
Flea Infestation in Ferrets
Fluid Buildup in the Kidney Due to Kidney or Ureter Obstruction in Ferret
Fluid in the Chest Cavity of Ferrets
Foot and Toenail Disorders in Ferrets
Foreign Objects In Stomach in Ferrets
Fungal Infection (Dermatophytosis) of the Skin, Hair And Nails in Ferrets
Fungal Infection (Ringworm) in Ferrets
Fungal Pneumonia in Ferrets

G

Gastrointestinal Disease (Helicobacter Mustelae) in Ferrets
Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease in Ferrets

H

Hairballs in Ferrets
Hair Loss in Ferrets
Heartworm in Ferrets
Hormone Overproduction in Ferrets
Human Influenza Virus in Ferrets

I

Increased Thirst and Urination in Ferrets
Inflammation of the Middle and Outer Ear Canal in Ferrets
Inflammation of the Prostate and Prostate Abscesses in Ferrets
Inflammation of the Stomach and Intestine in Ferrets
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Due to Lymphocytes and Plasma in Ferrets
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Ferrets
Intestinal Parasites (Coccidia) in Ferrets
Itchiness, Desire to Scratch, Chew or Lick Causing Inflamed Skin in Ferrets

K

Kidney Disease in Ferrets
Kidney Failure in Ferrets

L

Lack of Coordination and Sensory Dysfunction in Ferrets
Large Bowel Diarrhea in Ferrets
Loss of Appetite in Ferrets
Low Blood Sugar in Ferrets
Lower Bowel Disease in Ferrets
Lower Urinary Tract Infection in Ferrets

M

Malignant Tumor of the Lymphocytes (Lymphoma) in Ferrets
Mange in Ferrets
Masses in the Stomach, Esophagus, and Intestines of Ferrets
Measles (Canine Distemper Virus) in Ferrets

N

Negative Energy Balance in Late Pregnancy in Ferrets

O

Overproduction of Estrogen in Ferrets

P

Pancreatic Tumor in Ferrets
Paralysis and Paresis in Ferrets
Parasitic (Giardiasis) Diarrhea in Ferrets
Parvovirus Infection in Ferrets
Pneumonia from Inhalation of Foreign Matter in Ferrets
Pregnancy Complications and Labor Difficulty in Ferrets
Protrusion of the Rectum and Anus in Ferrets

R

Rabies in Ferrets
Regurgitation in Ferrets
Removal of Red or White Blood Cells by the Spleen in Ferrets
Runny Nose, Sneezing, Gagging in Ferrets

S

Salmonella Infection in Ferrets
Skin Tumor in Ferrets
Stomach Inflammation in Ferrets
Stomach Ulcers in Ferrets

T

Tumor of the Spine (or Tail) and Cancer of the Cartilage in Ferrets
Tumors of the Digestive System in Ferrets
Tumors of the Musculoskeletal and Nervous Systems in Ferrets
Tumors of the Skin, Hair, Nails, Sweat Glands in Ferrets

U

Urinary Tract Obstruction in Ferrets
Urinary Tract 'Stones' in Ferrets
Uterine Infection and Pus in Ferrets

V

Vaginal Discharge in Ferrets
Viral Infection (ECE) in Ferrets
Vomiting in Ferrets

W

Weakening of the Heart in Ferrets
Weight Loss in Ferrets

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