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Ferret Flashcards

1
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What is the name of the uncuffed ET tube used for ferrets?

A

Cole ET tube

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2
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What is the scientific name for the ferret?

A

Mustela putorius furo

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3
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What animal is the domestic ferret descended from?

A

European polecat

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4
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What are the 2 types of ferrets?

A

Wild type or fitch and albino

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5
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What is an intact and neutered male ferret called?

A

Hob and gib

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6
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What is an intact and spayed female ferret called?

A

Jill and sprite

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7
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What is a group of ferrets called?

A

Business

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8
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What are ferret babies called?

A

Kits

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9
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Which glands produce the musk in ferrets?

A

Apocrine glands

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10
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Which virus is zoonotic to ferrets?

A

Common flu

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11
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Are ferrets nocturnal or diurnal?

A

Nocturnal

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12
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What changes occur in ferrets during seasonal fluctuations?

A

They gain more fat during winter and fall, and lose it in spring and summer

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13
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How many permanent teeth do ferrets have?

A

34

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14
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How many pairs of salivary glands do ferrets?

A

5

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15
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What happens to the hob’s repro from august to november?

A

Spermatogenesis ceases and testicular size decreases

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16
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How long do ferrets live?

A

5-11 years

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17
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When can hobs and jills breed?

A

Hobs at 8-12 months and jills at 7-10 months

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18
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What is the ferret estrus cycle?

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Continuous until intromission

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19
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What is the ferret gestation period?

A

41-43 days

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20
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What is the ferret litter size and weaning time?

A

up to 8 kits, 6-8 weeks

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21
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How long can female ferrets breed?

A

2-5 years

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22
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Scruffing causes what reflex in ferrets?

A

Yawning

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23
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What are ways to ID ferrets?

A

microchip, tattoos, ear tags/punches

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24
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Where can small amounts of blood be pulled from in ferrets?

A

Clipped toenail, lateral saphenous vein, cephalic vein, retro-orbital sinus

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25
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Where can large amounts of blood be pulled from in ferrets?

A

Caudal tail vein/artery, jugular vein

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26
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A longer needle is needed for SQ injections during what time of the year?

A

Fall and winter

27
Q

IM injections in the ferret are given where?

A

Semimembranosus and quadriceps

28
Q

IP injections in the ferret are given where?

A

Lower abdomen to avoid bladder, bowel and other organs

29
Q

IV injections in the ferret are given where?

A

Cephalic, saphenous, jugular

30
Q

Which reflex do ferrets lack?

A

Cough reflex

31
Q

What must you use in ferrets when inserting an EG tube?

A

Mouth gag or speculum

32
Q

What are 2 vaccines ferrets need?

A

Killed rabies and modified live distemper

33
Q

When should the first rabies vaccine be given to ferrets?

34
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What should be given to ferrets before administering vaccines?

35
Q

How long should ferrets be fasted before SX?

36
Q

Atropine or glycopyrrolate should be administered as a premed to ferrets to reduce what?

A

Saliva, GI secretions and arrythmias

37
Q

Which anesthetic combo shouldn’t be used in ferrets and which should?

A

Ketamine and Xylazine shouldn’t be used.

Use Ketamine and Ace

38
Q

Which breathing system should be used in ferrets under anesthesia?

A

Non Rebreathing system

39
Q

What 2 analgesics can be used in ferrets postop?

A

Butorphenol or Bupenorphine

40
Q

How are ferrets euthanized?

A

Like dogs, overdose with barbiturate

41
Q

What causes proliferative bowel disease in ferrets?

A

Desulfovibrio spp

42
Q

What causes tuberculosis in ferrets?

A

Mycobacterium spp

43
Q

What causes gastritis in ferrets?

A

Helicobacter mustelae

44
Q

What causes botulism in ferrets?

A

Clostridium botulinum type C

45
Q

What are 3 bacteria ferrets can contract?

A

E. Coli, Strep, Staph

46
Q

Aleutian disease in ferrets is also known as:

A

Mink plasmacytosis

47
Q

What causes Aleutian disease in ferrets and what are the symptoms?

A

Carnivore amdoparovirus

Kidney failure, spontaneous abortion and death

48
Q

Syncope in young/old ferrets is caused by what?

A

Young ferrets, caused by hypoglycemia

Older ferrets, caused by severe 2nd or 3rd degree heart block

49
Q

What are 3 common neoplasias ferrets can get?

A

Insulinomas, Mast cell tumors, lymphosarcoma

50
Q

Which adrenal issue are ferrets prone to?

A

Hyperadrenocorticism

51
Q

How long do ferrets sleep?

A

4-6 hours a day

52
Q

Is it normal for ferrets to want to play with cats and dogs?

53
Q

Heartworm prevention in ferrets can be treated with HeartGuard. How much can be given?

A

1/4 tablet once monthly. Discard the remaining tablet since it will degenerate and be ineffective.

54
Q

A liquid ivermectin solution can be given PO once a month to ferrets for HW prevention. How should it be prepared, and how much should be given?

A

Mix 0.3 ml of injectable ivermectin in 28 ml (1 oz) of propylene glycol. Give 0.2 ml/kg PO once a month. Light sensitive.

55
Q

What are the usual intestinal parasites of ferrets?

56
Q

What are 3 ways to restrain a ferret?

A

Distract with treats, burrito wrap in a towel, scruff/form a a ring around the neck with the thumb and forefinger.

57
Q

What is a common protozoa in pet store ferrets?

58
Q

Which protozoa is a common finding in young ferrets and has zoonotic potential?

A

Cryptosporidium

59
Q

What external parasite can be transmitted to dogs/cats and produce a brown-red aural discharge?

60
Q

Which cat flea products can be given to ferrets at smaller doses?

A

Advantage and Revolution

61
Q

What are 3 ways to get urine from a ferret?

A

Catheterization, gentle expression and cystocentesis

62
Q

Anorexic ferrets are at risk to what?

A

Hypoglycemia and hepatic lipidosis

63
Q

Sedation may be required for what to collect urine?

A

Cystocentesis, due to thin bladder wall

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