American Ferret Association: Ferret Health

Ferret Health Topics

All articles are written by ferret knowledgeable veterinarians and peer reviewed by the AFA’s Health Affairs Committee

About the AFA

AFA's Vaccination Policy, Titer testing and Vaccine related information (2026)

AFA Position Statement on Descenting Ferrets

AFA Position Statement on Declawing Ferrets

AFA Position Statement on Toxoplasmosis

Adrenal Disease with Medical Therapies
An in-depth discussion about Adrenal disease that outlines the possible causes, the symptoms, and the options for treatment.

Adrenal Disease In Ferrets (2013)
Updated in 2013, includes medical and surgical treatments for adrenal disease in ferrets.

Cryosurgery of the Adrenal Gland
Cryosurgery technique to remove affected adrenal gland tissue.

Complete Guide to Insulinoma (2026)

Aleutian Disease Virus (ADV) in the Ferret
Learn about the Aleutian Disease Virus (ADV) and how to test for it.

Cardiac Disease in the Ferret
An in-depth overview of the heart and the diseases and conditions that ferrets can get that effect the heart.

Disseminated Idiopathic Myositis (DIM) in Ferrets (2019)
Detailed information about Disseminated Idiopathic Myositis (DIM) in Ferrets including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in the Ferret
Detailed discussion about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of IBD.

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