Ferrets Flashcards
Uses of ferrets
Pediatric intubation model
Viral disease research
Gastritis research
Surrogate for endangered black footed ferret
Intact adult female ferret
Jill
Spayed adult female ferret
Sprite
Intact adult male
Hob
Castrated (testicles removed) adult male
Gib
Vasectomized male (vas deferens cut)
Hoblet
less than 1 yr old ferret
Kit
Group of ferrets
A business
Nutrition related ferret disorders
Obesity
urinary stones
Dental disease
why is it recommended to remove scent glands?
if not done, they have a really bad smell
are ferrets legal to own anywhere?
no in some states it is illegal
permits/license may be required
bc of rabies and bite risk
diet of ferrets
obligate carnivores
dry pellets preferred over canned food
what disease can occur in unspayed ferrets?
persistent estrus -> hyperestrogenism -> bone marrow suppression -> anemia
why do ferrets from biomedical labs have tattoos?
the dots tell you if they are neutered and/or descented
why is it not recommended to use the canine distemper vax for ferrets?
can induce the disease
