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Anesthesia for FerretsWhen it comes to anesthesia for ferrets, Isoflurane is the safest anesthetic to use and the post-operational recovery time is short. I've been told that you shouldn't use a vet who suggests using ketamine, an injectable anesthetic, for any operations as the procedure is extremely unpredictable. Most ferrets bounce back after operations without any after-effects. However I've heard of at least 3 ferrets, here in Western Australia, which died after having anesthesia for cleaning their teeth! It could be that they had undiagnosed problems, which the anesthesia aggravated – we don’t know. It's best for you to speak to your vet and make sure you're happy with the whole procedure if your ferret needs anesthesia.
DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this page is not meant to replace seeing a veterinarian if you think your ferret is ill. It’s only meant to supply general information on a particular illness which was obtained either from personal experience with my sick ferrets, or from books and/or the Internet. Return from Anesthesia for Ferrets to All About Ferrets
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