Introduction/objectives: Minimal information exists regarding epicardial pacemaker (EP) implantation in pet ferrets (Mustela putorius furo). The objectives were to describe the indications, surgical technique, and outcome of EP implantation in ferrets for the treatment of advanced atrioventricular...
Author(s)
Alvarez-Sanchez, A.; Townsend, K. L.; Leblanc, N. L.; Milovancev, M.; Scollan, K. F.; Heatley, J.; Hoppes, S.; Saunders, A. B.; Gordon, S. G.; Pesce, K.; Swift, S. T.; Brenner, E.; Thomason, J. D.; Eshar, D.
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Journal of Veterinary Cardiology, 2022, 41, pp 44-56
Dyspnoea and/or collapse are not uncommon presenting signs for ferrets (Mustela putorius furo) brought in to the veterinary clinic. A 2-year-old female entire ferret was presented 3 weeks post-whelping with sudden onset collapse and dyspnoea. Blood glucose levels were found to be normal, however...
Publisher
MA Healthcare Limited, London, UK
Citation
Companion Animal, 2018, 23, 6, pp 354-357
An 18-month-old castrated male ferret (Mustela putorius furo) was presented to the veterinary hospital for acute collapse but died despite initiation of emergency treatment. The body was submitted for a complete postmortem examination. The pathologist determined the ferret was suffering from severe ...
Author(s)
Mancinelli, E.; Meredith, A. L.; Stidworthy, M. F.
Publisher
Elsevier, New York, USA
Citation
Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, 2014, 23, 1, pp 85-90
Two six-year-old male neutered polecat ferrets (Mustela putorius furo) were presented for the investigation of acute collapse or periodic weakness and weight loss. While blood biochemistry revealed hypoglycaemia in both cases, diagnosis of an insulin-secreting neoplasia was confirmed by exploratory ...
Author(s)
Lloyd, C. G.; Lewis, W. G. V.
Publisher
British Veterinary Association, London, UK
Citation
Journal of Small Animal Practice, 2004, 45, 11, pp 558-562
In 2006 an outbreak of canine distemper affected 14 young domestic ferrets in Barcelona, Spain. Their clinical signs included a reduced appetite, lethargy, dyspnoea, coughing, sneezing, mucopurulent ocular and nasal discharges, facial and perineal dermatitis, diarrhoea, splenomegaly and fever. Late ...
Author(s)
Perpiñán, D.; Ramis, A.; Tomás, A.; Carpintero, E.; Bargalló, F.
Publisher
British Veterinary Association, London, UK
Citation
Veterinary Record, 2008, 163, 8, pp 246-250
This case report describes the clinical history, diagnosis and treatment of a ferret with a tumour of the right adrenal gland and insulinomas of the pancreas. Histopathology of both lesions confirmed the diagnoses. Clinical signs of the adrenal gland tumour were a swollen vulva, overgrooming,...
Publisher
British Veterinary Association, London, UK
Citation
Journal of Small Animal Practice, 2004, 45, 9, pp 454-459
Pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma is one of the most commonly diagnosed neoplasms in domestic ferrets (Mustela putorius furo). Typical clinical signs relate to hyperinsulinemia-induced hypoglycemia and can include lethargy, collapse, hindlimb weakness, and, in severe cases, seizures. Tentative...
Author(s)
Pilny, A. A.; Chen, S.
Publisher
Veterinary Learning Systems Inc., Trenton, USA
Citation
Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian, 2004, 26, 9, pp 722-728
Canine distemper is a highly contagious acute febrile disease caused by the canine distemper virus (CDV), which is a paramyxovirus closely related...