Caring For Your Pet Ferret

Preventive care saves money

& improves pet comfort

Annual Exam

- Save money and improve pet health

- Form a prevention plan

Vaccines

- Prevent fatal contagious diseases

Rabies

14-16 weeks old

repeat every year

Distemper (canine)

8-10 weeks of age

14-16 weeks of age

repeat every year

Parasite control

- External (mites,fleas, ticks)

carry diseases that make people and pets sick

- Internal (worms)

1 in 3 people in the USA get worms from pets

they can make children blind

Spay or Neuter

If not done as a baby, schedule between 3-4 months of age

Prevent cancer and expensive health problems like anemia

Dental care

Brush teeth daily

Senior Screening

Start at 3 years of age

Lab tests at annual exam with 6 month recheck exams

Catch problems early to save money and improve pet comfort

Diet

Commercial Ferret Food with at least 25% Animal-based Protein

Treats (no carbs or sugars): try meat, rodents

Cancer Prevention

Seasonal adrenal hormones reset with annual injection

            Males in late December

Females February or early March

Ferrets can get the flu from you!

Wash your hands and reduce exposure when you are sick.

Click HERE for an article about pet ferret care.