destroyer Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Do,s anyone know why they will not spay ferrets now. Also when is best time to spay one or should they be spayed at all. Im a bit confused now as to spay jab or inplant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonbird Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Do,s anyone know why they will not spay ferrets now. Also when is best time to spay one or should they be spayed at all. Im a bit confused now as to spay jab or inplant. The RSPCA will spay a ferret if you have proof of benefits and they are really very good I would recommend them. Lots of people like to give the implant now for a few years then spay, but they can be spayed from around 6 months, the Jill jab should not be given as a long term option so spay, vasectomised Hob or implant is best long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminator Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) No PDSA wont spay a ferret now due to recent studys obtained that it may POSSIBLY be a cause that sets of ARENAL disease. Id agree also 6 month plus is a good time but best not before as once again same as above and certanly before her first season if possible.As for jab thats ok for a quick fix just to get her out of season and that is a MUST unless you have or can put her with a vasectomised Hob as moonbird says.But that is not 100% saying she cant get caught.Im not all that keen on implant although saying that it can help with Adrenal disease specaily Suprelorin implant.And is ideal for older ferrets that have not been spayed for what ever reason.The jill jab if given long term can also cause behaviour change, uterine infections and diabetes, although these effects are very uncommon.There are talks about spaying and implanting together but you will find most vets wont even implant the ferret only a small amount of vets are willing. Also agree RSPCA vets (peaks) do a great job of spaying. Only vets i know that will implant at moment are Peaks and Beech house again PDSA will not.PDSA will how ever give the jill jab due to fact that it can be life threatening. Edited February 24, 2012 by terminator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
destroyer Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Thanks for replys i think i know were im going with this now. One other thing don,t seem to beable to find ear drops for ferrets for mites wax etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminator Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Most cat ear drops are safe these i can vouch for http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dog-Cat-Ear-Drops-Johnsons-KILLS-Ear-Mites-/130654156737?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Dogs&hash=item1e6b9837c1 But check with a vet for others.Make sure it go,s down the ear canal.To be honest the bottles they come in are totaly useless.I use the old type ear dropper or a shringe. Dont let it get to there eyes gently wipe a minute after round ear.Do not use more than 3 drops daily on the lagest ferret.1 to 2 drops on smaller. See a vet if you think theres any kind of infection going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
destroyer Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Thanks for info have got ferret ear wash but seem,s to be no good what so ever. Will order some of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenaC Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 No PDSA wont spay a ferret now due to recent studys obtained that it may POSSIBLY be a cause that sets of ARENAL disease. Id agree also 6 month plus is a good time but best not before as once again same as above and certanly before her first season if possible.As for jab thats ok for a quick fix just to get her out of season and that is a MUST unless you have or can put her with a vasectomised Hob as moonbird says.But that is not 100% saying she cant get caught.Im not all that keen on implant although saying that it can help with Adrenal disease specaily Suprelorin implant.And is ideal for older ferrets that have not been spayed for what ever reason.The jill jab if given long term can also cause behaviour change, uterine infections and diabetes, although these effects are very uncommon.There are talks about spaying and implanting together but you will find most vets wont even implant the ferret only a small amount of vets are willing. Also agree RSPCA vets (peaks) do a great job of spaying. Only vets i know that will implant at moment are Peaks and Beech house again PDSA will not.PDSA will how ever give the jill jab due to fact that it can be life threatening. Go to peak and get the ferret spayed without a doubt. .. don't leave it you may lose them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonbird Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Go to peak and get the ferret spayed without a doubt. .. don't leave it you may lose them. Absolutely! A female ferret must be brought out of season as soon as possible as she will not come out of season by herself, within a month she will start to develop life threatening anemia, in some ferrets it doesn't even take that long, so please don't leave her for long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
destroyer Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Go to peak and get the ferret spayed without a doubt. .. don't leave it you may lose them.She, only a couple of months old but wont leave her dont worry about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonbird Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 She, only a couple of months old but wont leave her dont worry about that. Aww is she, we do need pictures you know or we get the face on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now