6 | F E R R E T S Q U A R T E R LY
FROM THE VET A ferret’s respiratory system is very similar to ours and is susceptible to the same bacteria and viruses as humans. Here’s some helpful information to keep you and your ferret healthy this winter.
What should you do if you think your ferret is sick? How do you know when your ferret is sick?
• Sneezing, wheezing, a change in breathing • Watery eyes • Runny nose • Change in appetite • Change in stool consistency • Change in behavior How can you protect your ferret and you from spreading germs?
your hands! This one seems simple but is • Wash often forgotten. Before and after you handle your ferret you must wash your hands.
• Do not handle your ferret when you are sick! a superior immune system with dietary • Support supplements.
ALWAYS consult a •licensed veterinarian Support the prescribed •treatment from your primary veterinarian. We recommend: » Fresh water daily » Ferret Rx® » Uncle Jim’s Original Duk Soup®
What kind of preventative care can you provide a healthy ferret?
« Probiotic 11® Food Spray for gut health » Furo-Vite® Chews and Paste to supplement picky eaters
• Disinfect your ferret’s home often. Ferrets are very susceptible to temperature as well!
• Make sure their room is not too hot or cold • Never place their cage in direct sunlight or in way of a draft • Never place their cage in front of a heater or fan
A couple of ways to give your ferrets a cozy winter
• Fleece blankets and bedding in your ferret’s space • Replace your ferret’s bedding warm out of the dryer • Use warm water to mix your ferret’s dinner soup
