A domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo) was presented with lymphadenopathy and acute bilateral blindness. Cytologic evaluation and biopsy of an affected lymph node revealed pyogranulomatous lymphadenitis with intralesional yeast consistent with Cryptococcus sp. Subsequent studies demonstrated ...
Author(s)
Morera, N.; Juan-Sallés, C.; Torres, J. M.; Andreu, M.; Sánchez, M.; Zamora, M. Á.; Colom, M. F.
Publisher
Informa Healthcare, Stockholm, Sweden
Citation
Medical Mycology, 2011, 49, 7, pp 779-784
A 3-month-old intact female ferret (Mustela putorius furo) was presented with a 2-month history of ataxia. On physical examination, the ferret had difficulty standing upright. During the neurologic examination, the patient had a left head tilt and positional strabismus, circled to the left, and was ...
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Moya, A.; Mínguez, J. J.; Martorell, J.; Gallinato, M. J.; Recio, A.
Publisher
Elsevier, New York, USA
Citation
Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, 2014, 23, 3, pp 287-293
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,...
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Liatis, T.; Gardini, A.; Marçal, V. C.; Foreman, M.; Holloway, A.; Taeymans, O.; Cherubini, G. B.
Publisher
Elsevier, New York, USA
Citation
Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, 2019, 29, pp 202-206
An 18-month-old, female, spayed domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo) was presented for progressive hind limb paresis of 1 week duration. The ferret was mentally appropriate but cachexic and ataxic with neurological deficits, which localized the lesion to the lumbosacral region. A depression in...
Author(s)
Keller, D. L.; Schneider, L. K.; Chamberlin, T.; Ellison, M.; Steinberg, H.
Publisher
American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Davis, USA
Citation
Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 2012, 24, 3, pp 621-624
This report describes the history, clinical examination and histopathology of a histiocytic sarcoma in a domestic ferret. Clinical signs were acute paraplegia and dysuria. Physical examination revealed a firm, smooth, touch-sensitive mass in and around the lumbar vertebral column. Neurologic ...
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Warschau, M.; Hoffmann, M.; Dziallas, P.; Hansmann, F.; Baumgärtner, W.; Mischke, R.; Cichowski, S.; Fehr, M.
Publisher
Wiley, Oxford, UK
Citation
Journal of Small Animal Practice, 2017, 58, 2, pp 115-118
Osteoma is an uncommon tumor found in various animal species and is particularly rare or underreported in ferrets. A 2-year-old neutered male ferret (Mustela putorius furo) presented with an asymmetrical firm mass affecting the right dorsolateral skull. Radiographic images and computed tomography...
Author(s)
Johnson, J. G., III; Brandão, J.; Fowlkes, N.; Rich, G.; Rademacher, N.; Tully, T. N., Jr.
Publisher
Elsevier, New York, USA
Citation
Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, 2014, 23, 3, pp 266-269
Vestibular signs are rarely reported in ferrets. This report documents the successful diagnosis and management of an otitis interna without otitis media in a ferret. A 4-year-old deslorelin-implanted female ferret presented with an acute-onset, 2-day history of circling and falling to the right,...
Author(s)
Desprez, I.; Donnelly, T. M.; Mayousse, V.; Thibaud, J. L.; Parker, D. L.; Pignon, C.
Publisher
Elsevier, New York, USA
Citation
Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, 2019, 31, pp 104-107
A 6-year-old, castrated male ferret (Mustela putorius furo) was presented with progressive neurological signs consisting of a right-sided head tilt and ataxia. Neurological examination revealed hemiparesis and absence of proprioception on the right side, consistent with central vestibular syndrome. ...
Author(s)
Zeeland, Y. van; Schoemaker, N.; Passon-Vastenburg, M.; Kik, M.
Publisher
American Animal Hospital Association, Denver, USA
Citation
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 2009, 45, 2, pp 97-101
Clinical and pathologic features of neuronal ceroid-lipofuscinosis in a 4-month-old ferret are reported. Clinical signs including neurological symptoms appeared at 3 months of age and progressed rapidly. By magnetic resonance imaging, severe cerebral atrophy was recognized. Histopathologically,...
Author(s)
Nibe, K.; Miwa, Y.; Matsunaga, S.; Chambers, J. K.; Uetsuka, K.; Nakayama, H.; Uchida, K.
Publisher
American College of Veterinary Pathologists Inc., Lawrence, USA
Citation
Veterinary Pathology, 2011, 48, 6, pp 1185-1189
A 4.5-year-old, male castrated ferret was examined with a 27-day history of severe pruritus, generalized erythema and scaling. Skin scrapings and a trichogram were negative for mites and dermatophyte organisms. A fungal culture of hair samples was negative. The ferret was treated presumptively for...
Author(s)
Zehnder, A. M.; Hawkins, M. G.; Koski, M. A.; Luff, J. A.; Benak, J.; Lowenstine, L. J.; White, S. D.
Publisher
Blackwell Publishing, Oxford, UK
Citation
Veterinary Dermatology, 2008, 19, 4, pp 232-238