Top Document: Ferret FAQ [4/5] - Health Care Previous Document: (10.1) What warning signs of disease should I look for? Next Document: (10.3) What do I do for my ferret's prolapsed rectum? See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge Ferrets just seem to be itchy little critters, and a certain amount of scratching is normal. Even waking up from deep sleep for a "scratching emergency" is normal. However, itching can also be a sign of several problems. If it's fleas, you'll probably see fleas or "flea dust" (bits of dried blood) if you look closely [10.9]. Other possibilities include mites, bacterial or fungal infections, dry skin, allergies to food or cleaning supplies, or poor nutrition. Excessive itching can be a sign of serious illness, including adrenal disease [1.1], so see a vet if you're at all concerned. In some cases, an appropriate dose of children's Benadryl can help an itchy ferret, but please use this only under the supervision of a qualified vet. User Contributions: 1 Peyton ⚠ Sep 6, 2023 @ 7:19 pm Is there a way I can get certification that my ferrets are descented? Comment about this article, ask questions, or add new information about this topic:Top Document: Ferret FAQ [4/5] - Health Care Previous Document: (10.1) What warning signs of disease should I look for? Next Document: (10.3) What do I do for my ferret's prolapsed rectum? Part1 - Part2 - Part3 - Part4 - Part5 - Single Page [ Usenet FAQs | Web FAQs | Documents | RFC Index ] Send corrections/additions to the FAQ Maintainer: pamg@SPAMalumniSTOP.rice.edu (Pamela Greene)
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