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==Anatomy and Histology==
== Anatomy ==
===Digestive System===
This section has been included to allow familiarisation with the peculiarities of ferret anatomy to provide a context for some of the disease and pathological headings found below. Therefore only anatomical areas with specific features warranting emphasis have been included below;
As ferrets are obligate carnivores, they require a diet containing high levels of fat and protein. High quality cat food or kitten food is commonly used. Adult ferrets also have comparatively large spleens which is often caused by extramedullary haematopoiesis, although this is non-pathogenic.
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=== Digestive System ===
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As ferrets are obligate carnivores, they require a diet containing high levels of fat and protein. High quality cat food or kitten food is commonly used. Adult ferrets also have comparatively large spleens which is often caused by extramedullary haematopoiesis, although this is non-pathogenic. <br> <br>
==Diseases==
==Diseases==