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Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Ferrets






This is the most common tumor of the ferret jaw and affects both the upper and lower jaws.

Symptoms include:

Red gums
Bad breath
Tooth loss
Loss of appetite
Difficulty eating dry food

If you suspect your ferret has this problem, take it to the vet immediately as early intervention is vital for your ferret’s survival.


Dr Bruce Williams wrote an article on squamous cell carcinoma and you can see a couple of photos of a ferret affected by this disease. Not a pretty sight, poor thing!


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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