Cryptococcosis in Ferrets

In 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

lethargic

sneezed a lot

coughed a lot

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.

You can read more on Cryptococcosis in ferrets here ...

Biology and diseases of the ferret -- Cryptococcosis by James G. Fox

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.

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