FERRETS
Why neuter your ferret?

  • For the female (jill) ferret it is essential unless you want to
    breed from her. Ferrets are induced ovulators, once a jill
    comes in season she will stay in season until she is mated.
    Apart from the swollen vulva becoming sore and damaged,
    the high levels of oestrogen cause anaemia.
  • The alternative is an injection; given at the beginning of the
    year there is a good chance of it suppressing the season for
    the whole year. Used repeatedly there is a risk of womb
    problems (pyometra).
  • Using a vasectomised  male (hob) exposes the jill to very
    rough treatment at the time of mating, as well as the pyometa
    risk. In my opinion, this is not acceptable now there are  
    alternatives.
  • the uncastrated hob is liable to be aggressive to other ferrets
    and difficult to handle.
  • The uncastrated hob has a greasy coat and a highly pungent
    odour which clings to anything it comes in contact with. You
    really don't want him as a pet!

PRICES
Spaying a female         £48
Castrating a male         £40  

Although the anaesthetics used for ferrets are not
licensed for that species, they are widely used and very
safe. Ferrets take surgery well and recover quickly.