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Are ferrets prone to cryptococcosis

Anonymous

∙ 11y ago

Updated: 11/17/2022

Ferrets are quite susceptible to Cryptococcus gattii, which is a genus of fungus. These fungi grow in culture as yeasts. Cryptococcosis, or cryptococcal disease, is a potentially fatal fungal disease.

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∙ 10y ago

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What happens if cryptococcosis is not treated?

Untreated cryptococcosis is always fatal.

You have a ferret and its wheezing what happens now?

If your ferrets is wheezing, you need to take him to the veterinarian immediately. It be indicative of an illnesses, which ferrets are prone to different ones

Fungal infection associated with AIDS involves brain and meninges lungs and skin?

Cryptococcosis

What is dangerous to ferrets?

There are numerous dangers to ferrets, You have to ferret proof their environment, ferrets need to be handle by a responsible person (no small kids), ferrets need a special diet, they are carnivores (meat eaters) and cannot digest fruits or vegetables. Ferrets can be prone to illness and disease if not taken care of properly. They could be perceived as prey by some dog breeds.

What has the author M L Littman written?

M. L. Littman has written: 'Cryptococcosis, torulosis or European blastomycosis' -- subject(s): Cryptococcosis

Do ferrets need to live with partners?

I don't believe there's any limit on how many can live together. They question would be how many ferrets can it's owner handle and take care of them properly. Some people are prone to "ferret math" , owning several ferrets

Can a ferret live without yearly veterinarian visits?

Ferrets do need vaccinations against rabies and canine distemper (which is airborne, possibly transmitted from your shoes or clothing, a ferret does not survive this disease) Most ferrets in the US are from Marshall Farms and are prone to disease and illnesses due to early neutering and genetics. It's important to know the signs of illness in disease in ferrets, which you may not detect, but a veterinarian can. Ferrets are know to hide their pain and illnesses.

What are ferrets bred with?

Ferrets are only bred with other ferrets

What is the collective term for a group of ferrets?

The collective term for a group of ferrets is a "a business of ferrets" or "a cast of ferrets".

What disease can be caused by inhaled bird feces?

Cryptococcosis, sarcoidosis, and histoplasmosis are the main infections.

Are panda ferrets smaller then other ferrets?

Panda ferrets the same as other ferrets, just the coloring is different.

Do ferrets have a ribcage?

Ferrets do have a ribcage

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