NAVLE Nuggets: Common Ferret Diseases

Welcome to episode #52 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. In this episode, we review five important ferret diseases: adrenal gland disease, insulinoma, lymphoma, epizootic catarrhal enteritis (ECE), and canine distemper virus. We’ll break down the signalment, hallmark clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for each disease. From symmetrical alopecia and hormonal changes with adrenal disease, to hypoglycemia and episodic weakness with insulinoma, green diarrhea with ECE, and hyperkeratosis and severe respiratory disease with canine distemper, this episode will help you keep these commonly tested ferret diseases straight.If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review, it helps others find the show and join the conversation. And if you have any questions or topics you’d love to hear about, feel free to leave us a comment. I’d love to hear from you!Follow me on Social Media!Instagram:@scrubbedinthedvmjourney@grace_gaynorLinked In:@Grace Gaynor