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| Scientific name of the European ferret. Means smelly mouse eating thief. |
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| Scientific name of the black footed ferret. Native to SW US. |
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| Ferrets have only one of this artery |
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| Do ferrets have sweat glands? |
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| This organ used to smell/ taste the air in ferrets and cats is called what? |
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| This will be lower on a ferret CBC. |
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| What is normal to find in ferret urine? |
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| Gestation length of the ferret |
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| Intact male ferrets are called what? |
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| Neutered male ferrets are called what? |
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| Intact female ferrets are called what? |
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| Spayed female ferrets are called what? |
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| Baby ferrets are called what? |
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| What kind of eaters are ferrets? |
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High protein/ fat
low car diets |
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| What kind of diet do ferrets need? |
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| Cause of Distemper in ferrets |
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| Canine distemper in ferrets |
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Symptoms of this disease in ferrets include:
photophobia, mucopurulent occulo-nasal discharge, footpad hyperkeratosis, papular rash on the chin and inguinal area, and bronchopneumonia. Anorexia, & neurological signs. |
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aerosolization
direct contact
fomites |
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| Transmission of Canine Distemper in ferrets. |
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Supportive care
once signs develop, usually fatal
Prevention- vaccination |
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| Treatment for canine distemper in ferrets. |
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| Cause of Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis (ECE) |
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| Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis (ECE) |
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Symptoms of this disease in ferrets includes:
profuse green diarrhea, dehydration, anorexia, wasting. |
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Aerosolization
fomites
direct contact |
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| Transmission of ECE in ferrets |
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supportive care
antibiotics
intestinal protectants |
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| Treatment for ECE in ferrets |
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| Cause of Myofacitis in ferrets |
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Symptoms of this disease in ferrets includes:
inflammation of the muscles, and surrounding fascia, pain
febrile
diarrhea
vomiting
anorexia |
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| This very common non-infectious disease of ferrets includes symptoms of: hair loss on back and abdominal regions, and sometimes behavioral changes |
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medications or surgery
deslorelin injections are more cost effective |
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| Treatment of Adrenal tumors. |
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| Cause of Influenza in ferrets |
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Symptoms of this disease in ferrets includes symptoms of:
thick clear discharge from the nose and eyes, sneezing, conjunctivitis, decreased appetite, lethargy, and high fever. |
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ferret to people
people to ferret (Much worse) |
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| Transmission of influenza in ferrets |
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Typically self-limiting
supportive care
usually they do not make it |
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| Treatment for influenza in ferrets |
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Lateral saphenous vein
cephalic vein
jugular vein
cranial vena cava (recommended) |
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| Blood collection sites on the ferret |
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25g needle
1-3cc syringe
exotic blood tubes |
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| Supplies needed for ferret blood draws |
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| 10% maximum single blood draw |
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| How much can you take during one blood draw in a ferret? |
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IV
IM
IP
SQ
Oral, syringe, feeding tube |
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| Parenteral and enteral routes of ferrets |
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| How is euthanasia done in ferrets? |
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