Exotic Pet Care for Ferrets in Davenport, IA
Ferret owners in Davenport have a reliable partner in Animal Family Veterinary Care Center for their pet's health needs. As one of the few AAHA accredited hospitals for exotic animals in the Quad Cities, we specialize in caring for these unique pets. If you have any questions or concerns about your ferret, don't hesitate to reach out to us!
Services We Provide for Exotics
Ferrets are cute, cuddly, and mischievous, and they can get into just about anything! They definitely need an environment that suits their instincts to burrow and hide, and at least four hours of playtime each day outside of their enclosure. Ferrets may also get bored easily, so having a pair, rather than just one, might be ideal.
It is also important to note that ferrets are carnivores and should have a diet that is more similar to a cat’s than a rabbit’s. Ferrets can also be prone to a variety of diseases, so annual checkups are key to preventing infection or treating it as quickly as possible.
Our veterinary services for ferrets include:
- Annual wellness exams to evaluate your ferret’s health
- Dental care
- Surgical and medical options for ferrets with adrenal disease
- Spaying and neutering
- Weight measuring
- In-house diagnostics, external lab work, and X-rays as needed
A well-known characteristic of ferrets is their odor. This is normal due to the natural oils they produce, so weekly baths are not necessary. In fact, we would advise you to only bathe your ferret once or twice a month.