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Hairballs in Ferrets






I have never encountered a problem with hairballs in my ferrets (touch wood), but it can cause concern for owners.

Keep an eye out for

Vomiting
Lack of interest in food
Decreased appetite
Thin, ribbon-like poop

If you brush your ferret's coat regularly during the shedding period, it'll cut down on the amount of hair it will ingest when grooming itself.

As the same symptoms could be indicative of a serious blockage, do not self-treat your ferret with a hairball remedy if you suspect that. Take it to your vet and have it checked out.


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.



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

Fuzzballs Hairballs by Erika Matulich, Ph.D.

Vomiting: Hairballs & Foreign Bodies in Ferrets by Judith A. Bell, DVM, PhD

Hairballs in Ferrets by PetMD







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