title: Ferrets.
abstract: This article addresses the common ferret diseases encountered by the veterinarian. An introductory section familiarizes the veterinarian with management and preventive health aspects of the pet ferret. Associated clinical techniques are described. Diseases most frequently seen in pet ferrets are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Animal Medical Center, New York, New York.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rosenthal
mesh_terms: D000822:Animal Husbandry; D000818:Animals; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D052776:Female Urogenital Diseases / Q000662:veterinary; D005289:Ferrets / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000145:classification / Q000502:physiology; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D052801:Male Urogenital Diseases; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000662:veterinary; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000662:veterinary; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000662:veterinary; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000662:veterinary