Everything you need to know about ferrets
Multiple Myeloma in FerretsMultiple myeloma is a rare form of cancer that is derived from a clonal population of cancerous (malignant) plasma cells. Although the cancerous cells typically concentrate in...
By Laurie Hess, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian Practice) I was recently at a large pet expo in Florida where hundreds of pet owners attended with their dogs on leashes. Big dogs, little dogs, old dogs, young...
By Michael Arbeiter Just about any animal lover can tell you the average lifespan of your typical dog or cat, but the question gets a little murkier when it comes to ferrets. Though not quite as common...
Gastroduodenal Ulcers in FerretsGastroduodenal ulcers are a type of lesion that form in the mucosa or stomach lining in ferrets. This can lead to problems such as anemia and vomiting. There are many different...
Diabetes Mellitus in FerretsThis form of diabetes causes the ferret's body to suffer from either an absolute shortage of insulin (Type I), or from an incorrect response from the cells to the insulin that...
Why Do Ferrets Throw Up?Much like in humans, the ejection of a ferret's stomach contents through the mouth is known as vomiting. It occurs less frequently in ferrets when compared to dogs and cats, but...
