Everything you need to know about ferrets
Ear mites are quite uncommon among ferrets and usually occur when the animal's ears are cleaned too much, thus removing natural protective oils. The Otodectes cynotis mite is the cause for the infection...
AlopeciaAlopecia is the complete or partial loss of hair in areas where it is normally present. This is a common disorder in ferrets and, depending on the underlying cause, it can be treated. Middle-aged...
Fleas are small, usually dark-colored, wingless insects that affect many different animals, including ferrets. Once it attaches itself to the ferret's skin, it will bite the animal and feed of its blood,...
Ferret Nutrition 101If you have just gotten a ferret, or are thinking of getting a ferret, it’s a really good idea to do a little research into the best nutritional diet for your new little pal. PetMD...
HairballsFerrets require very little grooming from owners because they prefer to groom themselves. Symptoms and TypesIngested hairballs may cause vomiting, decreased appetite or intestinal obstruction....
Cuterebriasis in FerretsCuterebriasis is a parasitic infection caused by the bot fly species Cuterebra. Also called myiasis, this type of infection affects mammals including ferrets. The female Cuterebra...
