Therapeutics in ferrets.
The domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo) continues to grow in popularity as a pet species in North America as well as many countries around the world. With this rapid growth comes an increased potential for small and exotic animal practitioners to expand their ferret clientele. This article reviews the commonly used therapeutics in ferrets, as well as the general principles and guidelines for their use.
Department of Veterinary Pathology, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC, USA. williamsb@afip.osd.mil
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D000307:Adrenal Gland Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D000758:Anesthesia / Q000662:veterinary*; D000820:Animal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000818:Animals; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000977:Antiparasitic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005289:Ferrets; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D006728:Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018529:Nutritional Support / Q000662:veterinary; D019155:Veterinary Drugs
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D000977:Antiparasitic Agents; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents; D006728:Hormones; D019155:Veterinary Drugs