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Rabies - All mammals are susceptible to rabies if not vaccinated.
Protozoan parasites especially Giardia, Cryptosporidium and Coccidia, can cause intestinal disease among ferrets
Ringworm a fungal disease of the skin has been reported in young ferrets and may be transmitted by infected cats. Tapeworms and Roundworms common in puppies and kittens, but rare in ferrets.
Leptospirosis is a disease is caused by spiral shaped bacteria called leptospires. It occurs worldwide and can affect humans as well as many wild and domestic animals, including dogs and cats. All animals can potentially become infected with leptospires, although cases of leptospirosis in cats are rare.
Campylobacter Infection (campylobacteriosis) is a bacterial disease associated with cats, dogs, and farm animals.
Toxoplasmosis is a disease which is sometimes spread through animal feces, especially cats, rare in ferrets
Feline leukemia virus - In a small number of cases, ferrets have tested positive for.
Feline distemper, also a small number of cases in ferrets, which a vaccine is available.
A disease seen in ferrets called Ferret-FIP that is similar to Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) The virus that causes this disease is found in many cats and normally only occasionally causes a transient diarrhea. The virus is carried in the cats saliva and feces. The virus does not seem to be as infectious as was first thought and will not survive long outside the host, is killed with disinfection agents.
A disease in ferrets is called Ferret enteric coronavirus (epizootic catarrhal enteritis virus) is similar Feline Infectious Enteritis - This disease is also known as feline panleukopaenia and feline parvovirus
External parasites - Fleas, ear mites, etc
Yes, it is possible that cats and ferrets can pass disease between them. There has been reports of some isolated cases. But as disease and viruses have the ability to mutate, new illnesses can emerge at any time. Ferrets are vaccinated against rabies and canine distemper.
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Do ferrets carry diseases?
No, Ferrets do not carry any diseases, but they are subject to be infected with various illnesses from humans, cats, and dogs.
How can you train you ferrets not to kill your pet cats?
Ferrets do not kill cats, in fact cats are usually scared of ferrets.
Cats or ferrets?
Ferrets rule, but cats are cool.
Which pet goes best with cats beagles or ferrets?
ferrets go great with cats
What kind of illness can you get from a ferret?
Ferrets can contract some of the same diseases as cats or dogs. Make sure your pet is up to date on all vaccinations and treat for fleas. Use precautions the same as dog or cats. Wash hands after handling animals, try to avoid animal bites or scratches. Be aware that ferrets can contract human influenza, humans with flu need to avoid handling ferrets, and vise verse. Major Zoonoses that Can Be Transmitted from ferrets to humans * Enteric diseases- Campylobacteriosis * Influenza * Tuberculosis * Rabies
Do ferrets come from dogs and cats?
No, ferrets are a member of the weasel family
What are common diseases for a ferret?
Ferrets are susceptible to a lot of various diseases. The most common is canine distemper. Ferrets are susceptible to feline distemper as well. Ferrets rarely get rabies but precautions should still be taken. There are many other common diseases that ferrets are susceptible to also. Fleas, mites, and physical injuries are not diseases but are quite common.
Can Cats and Ferrets become Friends?
no
Do ferrets like being in water?
No. Ferrets are exactly like cats. They hate water.
What are American robins predators?
animals that can catch them as in: cats, foxes,weselzels,ferrets, and frogs eat them animals that can catch them as in: cats, foxes,weselzels,ferrets, and frogs eat them
Can mice transfer diseases to ferrets?
Yes, they could, ferrets are very susceptible to illness and disease.
Why are ferrets so murderous?
Ferrets are Carnivores just like cats!!! I own 12 of them and have for a little over 7 yrs now cats are murderous???
