8: Ferret medicine and surgery Flashcards
1
Q
How long do ferrets live?
A
5-10 years
2
Q
Where does ferret smell come from?
A
Sebaceous gland, not anal sac
3
Q
What can you do about ferret smell?
A
Castrate
4
Q
Which parasites do ferrets get?
A
Like cats
5
Q
What happens to ferret testes in the winter?
A
Intra-abdominal
6
Q
What should you do when learning to vasectomise a ferret?
A
Take histo to check you have removed the right thing
7
Q
How long do you give antibiotics in ferret abscesses?
A
Longer than a dog or cat - 7-10 days
