Ferret abdominal surgical procedures. Gastrointestinal foreign bodies, splenomegaly, liver biopsy, cystotomy, and ovariohysterectomy Ferret abdominal surgical procedures. Splenomegaly, a common but typically benign condition in ferrets older than 2 years of age, is usually caused by extramedullary hematopoiesis.
Liver biopsy can be a valuable diagnostic tool and is indicated during most exploratory celiotomies.
Urolithiasis occurs in male and female ferrets. Pyometra is rare in this species.