Message Number: YG10320 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Russell Prater
Date: 2002-01-20 19:47:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Blood tests...

jfrankie71 wrote:
>
> I read in a magazine that at 3 years I should have a battery of blood
> tests run on all of my ferrets. Is there anything specific that I
> should ask for?

In her book "Essentials of Ferrets", Dr. Purcell recommends a CBC, serum
bichemistries (after 4-6 hour fast) and a whole body x-ray be done
yearly on ferrets over 3 yrs old. If money is a problem, a CBC and blood
glucose can be used for an animal who appears in good health.

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