Ferrets Flashcards
why might vulva swelling be significant in a FN ferret
- adrenal gland dz
- ovarian remnant
what vac are there for ferrets
CDV - 3 doses (6, 10 and 14 wo), then boosters
Rabies - if on PETS
which flea tx if licensed for ferrets
imadacloprid
where are the approp blood collection sites oon a ferret
cephalic v (25G+, 1ml) lat saph (25G+, 1ml) jug (23G+, 2-5ml) Cr VC (25G+, 5-10ml)
what in the thorax can be mistaken for a tumour
fatty mediastinum
ligament bw heart and diaphragm fatty too
what is a chin rash an early sign of in ferrets
CDV
what is the primary path causing ring worm in ferret
microsporum canis
what bacterial infections might they acquire, commonly from bites
e coli
staphy, strep
cellulitis and deep pyoderma
what is a common neoplasia
sebaceous adenoma
what is the differences bw hyper-oestrogenism and adrenal gland disease
H-oest: FE are in-mated and develop an aplastic anaemia + pancytonpenia from XS oestrogen from persistent oestrous
Adrenal dz: male or female. causes elevated androgens due to tumour or hyperplasia of adrenal cortex
what are the signs of adrenal gland disease
bilat alopecia, pruritic, vulval swelling or sexual behaviour from castrated male & blocked males due to prostatic cysts
When does adrenal gland siease usually occur
3.5yrs post-neutering
what is an alternative to neutering to prevent adrenal glands disease
deslorelin implants (18-24mths) - GnRH agonist
what are the sign sof hyper-oestrogenism
swollen vulva and d/c weakness anorexia pale mm (anaemic) and petechiae posterior paresis
how can you prevent persistent oestrous
OVH
vasectomied hob
proligestone inj (jill jab) before breeding season (march-sept)
14hr ligh; 10hr dark
what is the main cause of hypoglycaemia in ferrets
insulinoma
what are the causes of GI obstruction in young and old adults
young - fx body
old - trichobezoars
what bacterial infection is usually to blame for GIT ulcers in ferrets
helicobacter mustelae
name the endoparasites of ferretes
toxascaris leonine toxascaris catii ancylostoma diplydium caninum giardia coccidiosis
what is the tell tale sign of prolif enteritsi
acute - green blocked flecked d++
chronic - haematochezia
what does ECE stand for? (its new to the UK)
epizootic catarrhal enteritis - coronavirus
ferrets recover and it recurs……….
what cardiac disease is common in ferrets
DCM (+- pleural effusion/ascites)
what is aelutian disease
- parvo
- HL ataxia/paresis/paralysis
- tar-like poo
- TP (serum) >20% - vv high gamma-globulinaemia
CDV and influenza appear similar, whats the obv difference
CDV - mucopurulent nasal d/c
flu - serous d/c
