Ferret Care Essentials | Ferret Care (31)

Pet Name:*

Species:*

Ferret
Other

Sex:*

Male
Female
Unknown

Birthdate or age:*

Neuter status:*

Intact
Neutered/spayed/Marshall ferret

Color:*

Sable
Black sable
Black
Chocolate
Champagne
Cinnamon
Albino
Dark-Eyed White (DEW)
Other

If you clicked "other" color, what color?

Markings:*

Standard
Mitt
Blaze
Panda
Roan
Silver
Point
Other

If you clicked "other" markings, what kind of markings?

Environment & Husbandry Details

Indoor only?*

Yes
No

Do they go outdoors?*

Yes (only with supervision)
No
Other

If you clicked "other" for outdoors, please give more detail:

Are there other ferrets/animals in the household (yes or no)? If yes, please describe.*

Location of enclosure:*

Indoor
Outdoor
Garage
Basement

How many hours per day does your ferret spend outside the enclosure?*

Is there any possible exposure to toxins or chemicals (yes or no)? If yes, please describe:*

Are there any recent stressors (such as boarding, move, new pet, etc)? If yes, please describe.*

Enclosure Details

Enclosure type (please check all that apply):*

If you clicked "other" for enclosure type, please describe:

Enclosure characteristics (please check all that apply):*

If you clicked "other" for enclosure characteristics, please describe:

Bedding type (please check all that apply):*

If you clicked "other" for bedding type, please describe:

Litter type (please check all that apply):*

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Paper-based pelleted litter
Recycled paper litter
Clay-based litter
Clumping cat litter
Corn cob litter
Wood-based litter (please specify type below)
Other

If you clicked "other" or "wood-based litter", please describe further:

Is bedding or litter scented?*

Yes
No

How often is bedding fully changed?*

How often is litter fully changed?*

How often is spot-cleaning performed?*

Any recent changes to bedding or litter?*

Yes
No

If "yes", please describe:

Any signs of respiratory irritation (sneezing, nasal discharge, coughing, etc)?*

Yes
No

If "yes" please describe further:

Diet & Feeding

Appetite:*

Normal
Increased
Decreased
Anorexic (not eating)

Diet type/brand:*

Treats/brand:*

Any recent diet change?*

Yes
No

If yes, describe:

Water intake?*

Normal
Increased
Decreased

Behavior

Energy level:*

Normal
Mildly decreased
Lethargic
Weak episodes

Collapse episodes?*

Yes
No

If yes, describe:

Any tremors or staring spells?*

Yes
No

If "yes", describe:

Any recent behavioral changes?*

Yes
No

If "yes", describe:

Skin & Coat

Is there hair loss? If yes, please describe below or write "no".*

Any itching? If "yes" describe below, otherwise write "no".*

Is there thin skin?*

Yes
No

Female vulvar enlargement?*

Yes
No
N/A - male

For males - are there any urinary signs such as straining, weak stream, etc? If yes, describe below, otherwise write "NO" or N/A.*

Medical History/Current Symptoms

Previous veterinary visits:*

Yes
No

If yes, when/where?

Any previous health issues?*

Select All
Insulinoma
Adrenal disease
Lymphoma
Cardiomyopathy
None
Other

If you clicked "other", please describe below:

Last glucose check:*

Weakness episodes relieved by eating?*

Yes
No
Not applicable

Current medications or supplements:*

Stool consistency (check all that apply):*

Select All
Normal
Soft
Loose
Watery
Tarry
Mucus present
Other

If you clicked "other" please describe below:

Stool color:*

Stool frequency:*

Any vomiting? If yes, please describe below.*

Any signs of nausea such as pawing at mouth, drooling, licking lips, etc? If yes, describe below.*

Any weight loss noted? If yes, describe below.*

Do you suspect abdominal pain? If yes, describe below.*

Urination:*

Normal
Straining
Frequent
Inappropriate
Other

Urine color:*

Is there any blood in the urine? If yes, describe below:*

Additional information

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