Ferrets Flashcards
What is the dental formulae of ferrets?
3131/3132
What is the heart rate of a ferret?
180-260
What are ferrets vaccinated for?
Distemper
Where can drugs be given IV and IM in ferrets?
IV: cephalic, jugular, lateral saphenous
IM: quadriceps, epaxial m.
Where is the easiest place to take a blood sample from a ferret?
Cranial vena cava: insert at thoracic inlet towards contralateral hindleg
What is the maintenance fluid rate for a ferret?
100ml/kg/day
What’s the most common cause of ringworm in the ferret?
Microsporum canis
What are the clinical signs and cause of adrenal gland disease?
CAUSE: Adrenocortical hyperplasia/neoplasia 3.5 years after neutering
CLIN SIGNS: bilat symmetrical alopecia, pruritus, vulval swelling and/or sexual behaviour
What are the treatment options for adrenal gland disease?
Surgical removal
Long-term desorelin implants
What is the cause of hyperoestrogenism?
Entire females not bred during breeding season- prolonged oestrus for 6 months leads to aplastic anaemia
What are the clinical signs of hyperoestrogenism?
Swollen vulva Vulval discharge Malaena Anorexia Pale MM Petechiation of MM + skin Leukopaenia- secondary infections Alopecia over tail base Weak pulses
What is the treatment for hyperoestrogenism?
Supportive care + bring out of oestrus e.g. HCG inj or desorelin implants
What is the pathogenesis of insulinoma in the ferret?
Increased insulin secretion causes hypoglycaemia
What are the clinical signs of insulinoma?
Depression, collapse/recumbency, seizures, hypersalivation
What is the treatment of an insulinoma in the ferret?
None are curative, but can perform surgical removal and/or medicate w/ palliative oral prednisolone and monitor blood glucose.
