Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
The senior ferret (Mustela putorius furo).
- Journal:
- The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Hoppes, Sharman M
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Small Animal Sciences · United States
- Species:
- rodent
Abstract
Ferrets are an increasingly popular pet in the United States. They are active, gregarious pets that delight their owners with playful antics. One of the issues that ferret owners and veterinarians have had to deal with is their shortened life span. Although literature cites the life span of the ferret as 8 to 10 years, most veterinarians see ferrets as "old" at as early as 3 years of age. Most information on senior ferrets has focused on neoplastic diseases. This article discusses husbandry and nutritional issues of the aging ferret, more commonly seen geriatric diseases, and diagnostic and treatment options.
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