CRC Press 
Published December 4, 2018 
Reference - 514 Pages - 905 Color Illustrations 
ISBN 9780367112455 - CAT# K407204

Summary

The text is currently the most up-to-date book on ferret medicine and as such, would be an important addition to the library of veterinary practices seeing these lively, curious and fun-loving pets. Aidan Raftery, Veterinary Record 17 March 2018

Ferrets are becoming increasingly popular as pets, rivalling rabbits as the third most favoured domestic pet after dogs and cats. Ferret Medicine and Surgery discusses the veterinary aspects of this incredible little creature.

The book covers ferret medicine and common surgeries, providing a comprehensive reference for the veterinary practitioner. Each chapter of disorders is designed to be inclusive and includes cross references to other chapters throughout as well as some highlights of anatomy and physiology as a review.

The format allows easy access to information providing answers to problems that arise in practice. Thoroughly illustrated with high-quality photographs and line drawings, the book is designed to provide quick, concise information of immediate use to the practitioner.

Table of Contents

General Information
Laboratory Animal

Normative Data Including Coat Colours
Normative Data
Classifications

Applied Clinical Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction 
The Adrenal Glands 
The Brain 
Dental Anatomy and Physiology 
Gastrointestinal Anatomy and Physiology
Liver and Gallbladder 
Exocrine Pancreas and Biliary System 
Heart and Cardiovascular 
Integument 
Musculoskeletal 
Skull
Reproductive Tract 
Respiratory Tract
Special Senses
The Spleen 
Thymus 
Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands 
Urinary Tract

Ferret Behaviour, Housing and Husbandry 
Introduction 
Behaviour
Training and Dealing with Behavioural Problems 
Introducing New Ferrets 
Social Interactions with Humans and Other Species 
Housing and Husbandry

Nutrition
Introduction 
Water
Commercial Diets 
Food Considerations 
Specific Nutritional Requirements 
Minerals and Vitamins
Selecting a Complete Diet for a Pet Ferret
Physiological States that Require Special Nutrition 

Reproduction Biology 
Introduction 
Photoperiods and Effect on Reproduction 
Breeding 
Whelping 
Lactation 
Weaning

Medical History 
Introduction
Transport 
Handling and Restraint 
Examination
Checklist 

Ferret Preventive Care 
Introduction 
Reproductive Control
Vaccination
Role of Health Checks and Routine Tests 
Pet Passports (Europe) 
Parasite Control
Biosecurity 
Ferret Home Health Kit 

Clinical Techniques
Introduction 
Injection Techniques
Oral Dosing Techniques 
Venipuncture
Intravenous Catheterisation 
Intraosseous Catheterisation 
Blood Transfusion 
Saliva Collection 
Imaging
Bone Marrow Biopsy 
Abdominocentesis
Urine Collection 
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Collection 
Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) 
Ear Cleaning 
Teeth Cleaning 
Nail Trim

Emergency Care
Introduction 
Triage 
Euthanasia 
Basic Needs 
Sedation 
Fluid Therapy 
Treatment of Shock 
Emergency Drug Doses 
Specific Syndromes
Critical Nutrition 

Disorders of the Cardiovascular System 
Introduction
Clinical Presentation 
Diagnostic Testing for Disease 
General Management of Cardiac Disease 
Congenital Heart Disease 
Acquired Heart Disease 
Dilated Cardiomyopathy 
Dirofilariasis (Heartworm Disease) 
Endocarditis 
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 
Myocarditis 
Neoplasia 
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy 
Valvular Disease (Acquired) or Endocardiosis 
Pericardial Effusion and Pericarditis 
Cardiac Arrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances 
Hypertension

Disorders of the Digestive System and Liver
Introduction 
Anatomy of the Digestive System 
Physiology of the Digestive System 
Vomiting and Diarrhoea
Other Clinical Signs 
Bacterial Gastroenteritis 
Coccidiosis 
Cryptosporidiosis 
Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis (ECE) 
Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis 
Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) 
Gastric Hair Balls/Trichobezoars 
Gastroenteritis by Helicobacter Mustelae 
Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies 
Giardiasis 
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Megaoesophagus 
Proliferative Bowel Disease 
Rectal Prolapse 
Rotavirus 
Systemic Diseases Producing Gastrointestinal Signs
Liver and Gallbladder 
Neoplasia 

Disorders of the Endocrine System 
Introduction 
Diseases of the Adrenal Gland
Other Anomalies Related to the Adrenal Gland 
Diseases of the Pancreas
Diabetes Mellitus 
Diseases of the Thyroid Gland
Diseases of the Parathyroid Gland 
Reproductive Endocrine Diseases

Disorders of the Ears and Eyes 
Ears 
Aural Haematoma
Deafness 
Ear Mites 
Otitis Externa, Media, Interna 
Neoplasia 
Trauma to Pinnae 
Eyes 
Cataracts 
Congenital Ocular Defects 
Corneal Dermoids 
Microphthalmia 
Conjunctivitis 
Distichiasis 
Entropion 
Exophthalmos 
Glaucoma 
Keratitis 
Lymphoma of Glans Nictitans, Adnexa, Conjunctival Tissue 
Ophthalmia Neonatorum 
Pyogranulomatous Panophthalmitis Due to Coronavirus 
Retinal Disease
Trauma 
Uveitis

Disorders of the Haemic, Immunological and Lymphatic
Systems 
Introduction 
Aleutian Disease 
Anaemia 
Ferret Haemorrhagic Syndrome 
Ferret Systemic Coronavirus 
Lymphoma/Lymphosarcoma 
Disorders of the Spleen

Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System 
Introduction 
Ataxia, Posterior Paresis 
Chondrosarcoma 
Congenital Malformations 
Cruciate Ligament Rupture 
Disseminated Idiopathic Myofasciitis 
Fractures
Intervertebral Disc Disease 
L-Carnitine Deficiency Weakness 
Lymphoma, Myeloma, and Leukaemia of the Bone 
Myasthenia Gravis 
Neoplasia (Spinal Tumours, Bone Tumours) Other than Lymphoma

Disorders of the Nervous System
Introduction 
Neurological Exam
Neurological Diseases 
Infectious Disease: Bacterial
Infectious Disease: Fungal 
Infectious Disease: Parasitic 
Infectious Disease: Viral
Intervertebral Disc Disease 
Neoplasia
Toxicosis 
Trauma

Disorders of the Oral Cavity and Teeth 
Introduction 
Dental Prophylaxis
The Dental Examination
Dental Surgery
Dental Diseases 
Oral Disorders

Disorders of the Respiratory System
Anatomy and Physiology Review
Evaluation of the Respiratory System 
Canine Distemper 
Influenza 
Bacterial Pneumonia 
Mycoplasmosis 
Cryptococcosis 
Other Fungal Pneumonias 
Respiratory Disease Secondary to Cardiac Disease 
Heartworm 
Other Respiratory Conditions

Disorders of the Skin
Introduction 
Abscess/Wounds
Alopecia 
Atopy 
Blue Ferret Syndrome 
Burns 
Dermatophytosis 
Ectoparasites
Erythema Multiforme (EM) 
Hypersensitivity (See Atopy Above) 
Neoplasia
Pyoderma (Bacterial Dermatitis) 
Viral: Canine Distemper

Disorders of the Urogenital System 
Reproductive Tract General Notes 
Agalactia 
Congenital Abnormalities 
Dystocia 
Mammary Gland Hyperplasia 
Mastitis 
Metritis 
Neoplasia
Oestrus Unbred Aplastic Anaemia 
Penile Lesions 
Postparturient Hypocalcaemia 
Pregnancy Toxaemia 
Preputial Lesions
Prostatic Lesions: See Urinary Section 
Pseudopregnancy 
Pyometra and Mucometra 
Vaginitis 
Urinary Tract

Miscellaneous Conditions 
Introduction 
Cryptococcosis 
Gyrovirus
Hepatitis E 
Histoplasmosis 
Mycobacteriosis 
Pseudomonas Luteola

Analgesia and Anaesthesia 
Introduction 
Analgesia 
Sedation and Anaesthesia
Postoperative Considerations 
Postanaesthetic Complications 
Postoperative Analgesia

Common Surgical Procedures 
Introduction 
Surgical Principles in the Ferret
Castration 
Cryptorchid 
Vasectomy 
Exploratory Coeliotomy 
Nephrectomy 
Splenectomy 
Ovariohysterectomy 
Left Adrenalectomy
Right Adrenalectomy 
Insulinoma 
Cystotomy 
Prostatic (Paraurethral) Cyst Reduction 
Gastrotomy/Enterotomy 
Lymph Node Biopsy 
Surgical Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Orthopaedic Surgery 
Amputation 
Anal Sacculectomy 
Rectal Prolapse

Paediatrics 
Normal Kits: Growth and Biology 
Rearing
Paediatric Disorders 
Other Complications 

Geriatrics 
What to Do and When to Stop 
Medical Conditions of Geriatric Ferrets 
Dietary Considerations 
Husbandry Considerations 
Doing What’s Best for the Ferret 
Conclusions


Toxicology 
Introduction 
Acetominophen (Paracetomol) 
Anticoagulant Rodenticides 
Bromethalin 
Chocolate 
Cleaning Products (Including Bleaches, Soaps, Shampoos) 
Ibuprofen 
Insecticides 
Paints 
Topical Flea Products 
Toxic Plants 
Venlafaxine (Effexor, Ny, Ny) 
Xylitol

Formulary
Appendices