Ferrets (Laboratory) - Pathology
Introduction
Strains and Stocks
Physiology
Please find details of Ferret physiology within the WikiNormals section. Physiological information available includes “General”, “Biochemical”, “Haematological” and “Breed” parameters.
Anatomy and Histology
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;
Reproductive System
Urinary System
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Diseases
For ease of use, the diseases of ferrets listed below are by body system, or where this is not appropriate in an “Other” category displayed after the body system sections. Those diseases listed below are not exhaustive but rather highlight common diseases encountered with laboratory ferrets.
Integument System
Dermatitis
Dermatophytosis (Ringworm)
Mange
Lice
Other Mite Infestations
Fly Strike
Alopecia
Liver Disease
Abscesses
Reproductive System
Pseudopregnancy
Pregnancy toxaemia
Hypocalcemia (Eclampsia)
Miscarriage and Abortion
Toxoplasmosis
Mastitis
Preputial infections
Urinary System
Polydipsia
Polyuria
Haematuria
Acute Renal Failure
Chronic Renal Failure
Diabetes
Respiratory System
Epistaxis
Nasal Discharge
Pneumonia
Adenovirus
Digestive System
Cytomegalovirus (Salivary Gland Virus)
Infectious Causes of Diarrhoea
Parasitic Causes of Diarrhoea
Musculoskeletal System
Pododermatitis
Osteoporosis
Metastatic Calcification
Scurvy
Osteoarthritis
Osteosarcoma
Other
Micropthalmia
Conjunctivitis
Middle Ear Disease
Cleft Palate
Cervical Lymphadenitis
Wry Neck
Epilepsy
Cerebellar Disease
Heatstroke