title: Ferret care and husbandry.
abstract: Convivial and playful, the ferret has cohabited with humans for hundreds of years. Maintenance of this mustelid's health and quality of life is paramount for the endurance of the human-animal bond. This review article for veterinary care givers, veterinarians, and staff, encompasses discussions on: husbandry, clinical techniques, prevalent diseases, history taking, physical examination, vaccination, and pain recognition. This article also enables the veterinary community to contribute to the care and welfare of ferret patients by offering facts to distinguish these animals from dogs and cats.
authors.affiliation: Midwest Bird and Exotic Animal Hospital, 1923 South Mannheim Road, Westchester, IL 60154, USA. hetbixbar@earthlink.net
authors.forename: Heather
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bixler
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ellis
mesh_terms: D000822:Animal Husbandry; D000818:Animals; D005289:Ferrets; D014730:Veterinary Medicine