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Ferret has a swollen side of her face by the jawbone with a black spot developing looks to be a start of on opening sore do you know what this may be?
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∙ 14y ago
The ferret needs to see an veterinarian immediately. It could be an infected tooth or teeth, cancer or a tumor.
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∙ 14y ago
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Where is the vulva on a ferret?
If you turn you ferret onto her back and lift her tail you will notice she has two openings. The opening closest to her belly is her vulva and the other opening is her anus.
What do you do if your ferrets rectum is swollen and bleeding?
If your ferret's rectum is swollen and bleeding it could be caused by different conditions as a result of a disease or abdominal pressure such as intestinal parasites, an obstruction in the gastrointestinal tract, ingested toxins or tumors. Your ferret should be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible
Where are the musk producing glands on a ferret?
Musk producing glands on a ferret are anal sacs located on either side of the anal opening
Should you breed your male ferret?
I dont recommend breeding ferrets on your own, when it comes to breeding a female ferret can die if they go into heat and do not find a mate soon enough. Where as of male ferrets can get sick from being in heat. They get swollen glands which can lead to lemphonomia
Why does ferret prefer wet ground up kibble suddenly?
Yes, dental problems would be the first suspicion, however, if your ferret has some kind of developing illness, then digestion of harder foods may be problematic. Ground food is also the best way to get a ferret to eat who has lost their appetite.
Does descenting a ferret work?
Descenting a ferret is to remove the anal sacs by a surgical procedure. Anal sacs are musk-producing glands on either side of the anal opening. Descenting does not change the ferrets body odor which is produced by skin secretions
What is a ferret's vulva?
A ferret's vulva is the same as a human's vulva - those parts of the female sex organs that can be seen outside the body. If your ferret's vulva appears swollen, especially at this time of year, then she is almost certainly in season and will need to either mate (with a vasectomised male if you know of anybody with one) or get a "jill jab" hormone injection from your vet otherwise she will develop aplastic anaemia - a potentially fatal condition.
What is a ferret kit?
A Ferret kit is a baby Ferret.
When a ferrets vulva gets bigger does that mean they are going to give birth?
After the female ferret in bred the vulva decreases in size, but will remain somewhat swollen. There may be a mucous discharge from the vagina, which is normal, but if it is yellow/brownish and/or foul smelling, it indicates an infection that needs medical attention.
Will eating ants hurt ferret?
No. They will not harm your ferret unless your ferret eats them.
Is Monique a ferret?
Monique is a ferret
What is the young of a ferret?
A young ferret or baby ferret is known as a kit.
