Ear Mites Ear mites are a common parasite of ferrets. They are easily diagnosed and treated by a veterinarian. Fleas Ferrets get fleas the same as other animals. Generally any flea product that is safe for kittens can be used on a ferret. Check with your veterinarian.
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Heartworm Disease Ferrets can take the same preventive medications available for dogs. Check with your veterinarian for dosage and schedule. Colds and Flu Ferrets are highly susceptible to some human colds and flu viruses. They pick up the virus from humans and can transmit them back to humans. Because ferrets will not eat when they can't breath through their noses.