Ferret

Question 1

What is the name of the uncuffed ET tube used for ferrets?

Answer 1

Cole ET tube

Question 2

What is the scientific name for the ferret?

Answer 2

Mustela putorius furo

Question 3

What animal is the domestic ferret descended from?

Answer 3

European polecat

Question 4

What are the 2 types of ferrets?

Answer 4

Wild type or fitch and albino

Question 5

What is an intact and neutered male ferret called?

Answer 5

Hob and gib

Question 6

What is an intact and spayed female ferret called?

Answer 6

Jill and sprite

Question 7

What is a group of ferrets called?

Answer 7

Business

Question 8

What are ferret babies called?

Answer 8

Kits

Question 9

Which glands produce the musk in ferrets?

Answer 9

Apocrine glands

Question 10

Which virus is zoonotic to ferrets?

Answer 10

Common flu

Question 11

Are ferrets nocturnal or diurnal?

Answer 11

Nocturnal

Question 12

What changes occur in ferrets during seasonal fluctuations?

Answer 12

They gain more fat during winter and fall, and lose it in spring and summer

Question 13

How many permanent teeth do ferrets have?

Answer 13

34

Question 14

How many pairs of salivary glands do ferrets?

Answer 14

5

Question 15

What happens to the hob’s repro from august to november?

Answer 15

Spermatogenesis ceases and testicular size decreases

Question 16

How long do ferrets live?

Answer 16

5-11 years

Question 17

When can hobs and jills breed?

Answer 17

Hobs at 8-12 months and jills at 7-10 months

Question 18

What is the ferret estrus cycle?

Answer 18

Continuous until intromission

Question 19

What is the ferret gestation period?

Answer 19

41-43 days

Question 20

What is the ferret litter size and weaning time?

Answer 20

up to 8 kits, 6-8 weeks

Question 21

How long can female ferrets breed?

Answer 21

2-5 years

Question 22

Scruffing causes what reflex in ferrets?

Answer 22

Yawning

Question 23

What are ways to ID ferrets?

Answer 23

microchip, tattoos, ear tags/punches

Question 24

Where can small amounts of blood be pulled from in ferrets?

Answer 24

Clipped toenail, lateral saphenous vein, cephalic vein, retro-orbital sinus

Question 25

Where can large amounts of blood be pulled from in ferrets?

Answer 25

Caudal tail vein/artery, jugular vein

Question 26

A longer needle is needed for SQ injections during what time of the year?

Answer 26

Fall and winter

Question 27

IM injections in the ferret are given where?

Answer 27

Semimembranosus and quadriceps

Question 28

IP injections in the ferret are given where?

Answer 28

Lower abdomen to avoid bladder, bowel and other organs

Question 29

IV injections in the ferret are given where?

Answer 29

Cephalic, saphenous, jugular

Question 30

Which reflex do ferrets lack?

Answer 30

Cough reflex

Question 31

What must you use in ferrets when inserting an EG tube?

Answer 31

Mouth gag or speculum

Question 32

What are 2 vaccines ferrets need?

Answer 32

Killed rabies and modified live distemper

Question 33

When should the first rabies vaccine be given to ferrets?

Answer 33

3 months

Question 34

What should be given to ferrets before administering vaccines?

Answer 34

Benadryl

Question 35

How long should ferrets be fasted before SX?

Answer 35

6 hours

Question 36

Atropine or glycopyrrolate should be administered as a premed to ferrets to reduce what?

Answer 36

Saliva, GI secretions and arrythmias

Question 37

Which anesthetic combo shouldn't be used in ferrets and which should?

Answer 37

Ketamine and Xylazine shouldn't be used. | Use Ketamine and Ace

Question 38

Which breathing system should be used in ferrets under anesthesia?

Answer 38

Non Rebreathing system

Question 39

What 2 analgesics can be used in ferrets postop?

Answer 39

Butorphenol or Bupenorphine

Question 40

How are ferrets euthanized?

Answer 40

Like dogs, overdose with barbiturate

Question 41

What causes proliferative bowel disease in ferrets?

Answer 41

Desulfovibrio spp

Question 42

What causes tuberculosis in ferrets?

Answer 42

Mycobacterium spp

Question 43

What causes gastritis in ferrets?

Answer 43

Helicobacter mustelae

Question 44

What causes botulism in ferrets?

Answer 44

Clostridium botulinum type C

Question 45

What are 3 bacteria ferrets can contract?

Answer 45

E. Coli, Strep, Staph

Question 46

Aleutian disease in ferrets is also known as:

Answer 46

Mink plasmacytosis

Question 47

What causes Aleutian disease in ferrets and what are the symptoms?

Answer 47

Carnivore amdoparovirus | Kidney failure, spontaneous abortion and death

Question 48

Syncope in young/old ferrets is caused by what?

Answer 48

Young ferrets, caused by hypoglycemia | Older ferrets, caused by severe 2nd or 3rd degree heart block

Question 49

What are 3 common neoplasias ferrets can get?

Answer 49

Insulinomas, Mast cell tumors, lymphosarcoma

Question 50

Which adrenal issue are ferrets prone to?

Answer 50

Hyperadrenocorticism

Question 51

How long do ferrets sleep?

Answer 51

4-6 hours a day

Question 52

Is it normal for ferrets to want to play with cats and dogs?

Answer 52

Yes

Question 53

Heartworm prevention in ferrets can be treated with HeartGuard. How much can be given?

Answer 53

1/4 tablet once monthly. Discard the remaining tablet since it will degenerate and be ineffective.

Question 54

A liquid ivermectin solution can be given PO once a month to ferrets for HW prevention. How should it be prepared, and how much should be given?

Answer 54

Mix 0.3 ml of injectable ivermectin in 28 ml (1 oz) of propylene glycol. Give 0.2 ml/kg PO once a month. Light sensitive.

Question 55

What are the usual intestinal parasites of ferrets?

Answer 55

Protozoa

Question 56

What are 3 ways to restrain a ferret?

Answer 56

Distract with treats, burrito wrap in a towel, scruff/form a a ring around the neck with the thumb and forefinger.

Question 57

What is a common protozoa in pet store ferrets?

Answer 57

Giardia

Question 58

Which protozoa is a common finding in young ferrets and has zoonotic potential?

Answer 58

Cryptosporidium

Question 59

What external parasite can be transmitted to dogs/cats and produce a brown-red aural discharge?

Answer 59

Ear mites

Question 60

Which cat flea products can be given to ferrets at smaller doses?

Answer 60

Advantage and Revolution

Question 61

What are 3 ways to get urine from a ferret?

Answer 61

Catheterization, gentle expression and cystocentesis

Question 62

Anorexic ferrets are at risk to what?

Answer 62

Hypoglycemia and hepatic lipidosis

Question 63

Sedation may be required for what to collect urine?

Answer 63

Cystocentesis, due to thin bladder wall