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Splenomegaly in Ferrets


The condition can be caused by a helicobacter infection or cancer, but most times it's not known why ferrets develop enlarged spleens.

Symptoms include:

Swollen abdomen
Poor appetite
Lethargy

Although enlarged spleens are quite common in ferrets, it’s wise to take your ferret to the vet to make sure that the cause is not due to something sinister.



You can read more about splenomegaly on the PetEducation website, as well as checking out the information here.



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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