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Cryptococcosis in FerretsIn Australia, cryptococcosis is the most common systemic fungal disease of animals. It's found in dry pigeon droppings and in the soil. A while ago there was a case of a ferret being handed in to the Ferret Society in New South Wales because it had a lump on his nose. The lump had apparently been there for several months and once handed in, his carer noticed the ferret was
The ferret was sent to the University Veterinary Centre in Sydney where the lump was successfully operated on. After being on a fairly long course of itraconazole, the ferret recovered completely.
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 Cryptococcosis in Ferrets to All About Ferrets
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