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Ferret Vet in Charleston, SC

Ferrets are playful and interesting animal companions, with an average life expectancy of 5-7 years—though they can live up to 12 years! For complete ferret care that keeps your pet happy and healthy, we offer the Ferret VetCare Package, an all-inclusive package designed specifically for ferret owners. It’s important that we see your ferret bi-annually for checkups and any other treatments they need for a long, healthy life.

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Save with the Ferret Vetcare Package

Save with the Ferret Vetcare Package

Includes everything your ferret needs to give them a great life

With our Ferret VetCare Package, you receive $391 worth of care for only $300.

Ferret Exam

Disclaimer:

  • Our VetCare Packages are for healthy pets only
  • Because the VetCare Packages are already discounted, they cannot be purchased with CareCredit or Scratchpay, and no coupons or other discounts can be applied

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Things to Expect at Your Ferret’s Wellness Visits

Things to Expect at Your Ferret’s Wellness Visits

Doctor Holding Ferret

We recommend regular exams, blood work, and vaccines to keep your ferret healthy. Here is what you can expect for your ferret’s routine wellness visits at our clinic:

  • 1st visit – Physical exam, fecal analysis, rabies vaccine, distemper vaccine, and microchipping
  • 6-month exam: Physical exam
  • Annual exam: Physical exam, fecal analysis, CBC/Chemistries, rabies vaccine, distemper vaccine
  • Senior exam: Physical exam, fecal analysis, CBC/Chemistries, radiographs, and ultrasound
Vaccinating Your Ferret

Vaccinating Your Ferret

Exotic Vet Care offers 2 vaccines for ferrets, the rabies vaccine and the distemper vaccine. The rabies vaccine is required for your ferret once a year by law in the state of South Carolina. If your ferret has not had their rabies vaccine in the last 12 months and bites someone, they will need to be quarantined for 10 days or more to check for clinical signs of rabies.

It is common for ferrets to experience vaccine reactions, which can be harmful. Our experienced exotic vets are knowledgeable in ferret care and can recommend the appropriate vaccine plan for your pet.

Close Up Of Veterinarian And Nurse Examining Ferret
Two Ferrets In Carrier
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How to Transport Your Ferret to Our Clinic

To safely and comfortably transport your ferret to our clinic, make sure you have a secure, appropriately- sized carrier that is also well ventilated and easy to clean. Add a few layers of absorbent paper on the floor of the carrier to absorb urine just in case, and place an old clean towel or T-shirt inside as well to make your ferret’s journey a little more comfortable.

Signs Your Ferret is Having a Health Emergency

Signs Your Ferret is Having a Health Emergency

Is your ferret showing any of the following symptoms? If so, call us immediately at (843) 216-8387.

  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Pawing at the mouth (could indicate nausea due to low blood sugar)
  • Frequent trips to the litterbox with little or no urine production
  • Tense abdomen
  • Lack of appetite
  • Depression

It’s essential that we see your ferret right away if they’re having an emergency. Until you’re able to get to our clinic, you can try feeding your ferret by hand or with a syringe with chicken or beef baby food if they aren’t eating on their own. You can also try rubbing Karo syrup or honey on their gums prior to feeding them if they appear weak and disoriented.

Common Diseases and Conditions

Common Diseases and Conditions

There are many prevalent health conditions that we see in ferrets.

Care Sheets

Care Sheets

Cute Ferret Lying In Bed