Ear Infection in Ferrets

Ear infection (Otitis Externa) affects a significant number of ferets and is characterized by inflammation of the soft tissue components of the external ear canal.

Some symptoms to watch out for are:

Pain when the ear is touched

Head shaking

Scratching or rubbing the ears

An odor or discharge from the ear

Take your ferret to the vet to determine the cause of the infection.

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Ron Hines, DVM, has an article about ear infection in ferrets.

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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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