Ferrets

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Dysuria and Pollakiuria in FerretsPollakiuria refers to abnormally frequent urination, and dysuria is a condition that leads to painful urination. While the urinary bladder and urethra normally serve to...

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By Cheryl Lock When it comes to ferrets and their, shall we say, “musky” smell, most long-time owners will admit that while it may have bothered them in the beginning, they no longer mind the olfactory...

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Aspiration Pneumonia in FerretsAspiration (or inhalation) pneumonia is a medical condition in which the ferret's lungs become inflamed due to the inhalation of foreign matter, or from vomiting or the regurgitation...

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A urinary tract obstruction causes the ferret to strain while urinating, producing little or no urine each time. This may occur due to inflammation or compression on the urethra, or simply a blockage....

Laurie Hess, DVM, DABVP

If you want an active, playful, mischievous pet that will bring endless fun, then a ferret may be the right pet for you. But before you bring one of these rambunctious little creatures into your home,...

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Bacterial Cystitis in FerretsBacteria invade and colonize in the urinary bladder and/or the upper portion of the urethra when the local defense system, which helps protect against infection, is impaired....