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. We do not currently stock the Delvosteron injection, you will need to contact another vet for that. |
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