Ferrets are not susceptible to feline distemper. Do not use combination or feline vaccines. The OFA also recommends a yearly rabies vaccination with Imrab. However, some jurisdictions may vary from the Compendium. It is essential to have a rabies vaccine to reduce the chance of having a ferret destroyed for rabies testing should the ferret scratch or nip a stranger.
Ferrets are susceptible to adrenal and insulinoma cancer.
Ferrets should have Laxatone weekly to avoid an intestinal blockage from hairballs. Even if you plan to let your ferret have the run of the house when you are home, it is best to cage them when you are not home and at night. Never use an aquarium since these impede ventilation. For traveling in the car, a pet carrier buckled into the seatbelt is the best solution. Ferrets are extremely susceptible to collapse or death from any sustained temperature above 80 degrees.