Long bone fractures in ferrets (Mustela putorius furo) are usually traumatic in etiology, and the femur is commonly affected [1]. A 4-year-old, castrated male ferret was examined for acute, non-weight-bearing lameness of the left pelvic limb after presumably falling from its elevated enclosure....

Background: Skull fractures in ferrets are rarely reported and established treatment methods for this species have not been published. Case description: A 3-year-old male chemically neutered pet ferret was presented with a malocclusion of the jaw after being bitten by a dog. Radiographs confirmed a ...

Background: Root canal therapy has decreased morbidity compared to extraction, but it is underutilised in the first opinion practice due to assumed skill and knowledge requirements. Fractures of ferret (Mustela putorius furo) canines are common due to their anatomy and function. Penetration of...

Fractured canine teeth (especially maxillary canine teeth) are common in domestic ferrets (Mustela putorius furo). We evaluated (detailed oral/dental and radiographic examination under general anesthesia) 18 domestic ferrets affected by 23 complicated crown fractures of periodontally healthy...

Background: Olecranon fractures are uncommon, and their repair is challenging in many species. This case describes the surgical revision of a pin and tension band wire using a modified plate osteosynthesis technique in a ferret. Case description: A 2-year-old female ferret (Mustela putorius furo)...

The objective of this paper is to report the surgical repair of a femoral fracture in a ferret using an external skeletal fixation system type IA connected to an intramedullary pin (tie-in configuration). An adult ferret is referred to the veterinary hospital after being stepped on. The ferret was...

A 4-year-old female neutered albino domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo) was referred for acute progressive nonambulatory paraparesis. Physical examination was unremarkable, while neurological examination revealed nonambulatory paraparesis, decreased postural reactions on both pelvic limbs,...

Dental and oral diseases in the domestic ferret have been reported, but comparison with their closest wild relative, the European polecat (Mustela putorius), is lacking. Dental and orofacial pathology was evaluated by means of visual examination and dental radiographical analysis of 234 museum...

Objective: Domestic ferrets have been used for many purposes, but recently their popularity as companion animals has increased greatly. However, data on their oral and dental diseases are rare. The objective of this study was therefore to describe oral and dental diseases in a population of...

A 9-month-old, chemically spayed female ferret (Mustela putorius furo) presented after a fall (5.5 m) from the first floor of an apartment building. The animal was nonambulatory, with pain localized in the pelvic region. Radiographic examination revealed a bilateral fracture of the iliac body with...