Ferret Health

Can Ferrets Catch the Flu

Ferrets are susceptible to flu and what’s more, they can catch the flu from humans. They can also pass the flu on to humans. Ferrets are vulnerable to most strains including A and B flu types. Symptoms to look for: thick clear discharge from nose and eyes, sneezing, conjunctivitis, loss of appetite, weakness, fever. Just […]

Ferret Health

Bladder Stones in Ferrets

In recent years bladder stones in pet ferrets have become more common. They have been occurring mainly in young ferrets only a year or two old. As yet, there is no explanation of why this is happening. Bladder stones (another name is uroliths) form in the bladder. They are made of crystals that cling to […]