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Veterinarian Information
Looking for a veterinarian in the area, knowledgeable ferret people, or just want to chit chat with other ferret owners/lovers.
It is recommended
that you contact your local ferret shelter and see who they recommend for your
area. If your area does not have a local ferret shelter, here are some
questions you should ask while "hunting" for the "perfect" vet that is
knowledgably about ferrets.
Questions to ask:
1) How long has the doctor been practicing ferret medicine?
2) How many ferrets does the dr. encounter in a typical day or week?
3) Does the facility stock any vaccinations for ferrets? Approved USDA
rabies and Fervac-D and Purevax for canine distemper?
4) Can the facility house ferrets that need to be hospitalized? Does it
have the proper cages for them?
5) Ask about their fees for routine check-ups and vaccinations
6) Does it perform surgeries on ferrets (spaying/neutering) etc., Can the vet
handle and treat common diseases of the ferret?
7) Is the ferret experienced in difficult surgeries such as splenectomies,
adrenal surgery and other types of ferret surgeries.
8) Does the vet stay up to date on latest developments in ferret medicine and
surgical techniques?
What you are looking for is do they appear to be ferret-friendly veterinarian.
Do you feel comfortable with the doctor. If you are not comfortable,
chances are the ferret won't be either.
After you find the doctor you think is good, make an appointment for a routine
check-up, meet the doctor, see how they treat the ferret, ask any additional
questions you might have. If the doctor seems preoccupied, unwilling to
listen to you, the doctor might be presumptuous to give your ferret the care
that may save his life.
Northwest:
Spokane, Washington and the surrounding areas:
Ferret Haven Of Spokane vet resources
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you will need to click onto "ferret resources" and it will take you to a
list of topics.
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and the surrounding areas:
Kootenai Animal
Hospital
Prairie Animal Hospital -
River City Animal Hospital
Looking for a vet in your
area?
List of AFA Member Veterinarians.
Need assistance in vet
costs?
Help-A-Pet - check it
out...they might be able to help you save your animals.
Pet Insurance - check it out;
maybe you qualify and is affordable
If you know of any vets in these areas but they are not listed here, please email the webmaster and let them know that you would like to be on this list or know of a vet that you would personally recommend.
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