Osteodystrophy in Ferrets

Osteodystrophy is also known as brittle bones. This disease was more common in the past, when ferrets were fed diets low in calcium.

Young ferrets (usually around 6-12 weeks old) with osteodystrophy moved more like seals with their front legs pointing out to the side. Because the bones in their legs and spines are deformed and soft, they never completely recover.

To avoid this, please make sure you give your ferret a balanced diet so that it gets all the necessary nutrients to keep it strong and healthy.

More information about Osteodystrophy in Ferrets can be found on the following site…

Osteodystrophy (scroll down to osteodystrophy) (Chase Ferrets)

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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