In newborns it may be fatal. Treatments is generally nothing specific except rest and loving care. Your vet may be able to provide you with medication information. If the appetite is totally lost or if any green or yellow discharges appear or if there is extreme lethargy, these animals should be seen by a veterinarian. Prevention is washing hands and no kissing when you are dealing with a cold.
Owner provides cage and supplies.
The cause is unknown but investigation is being done to determine if there is a virus involved. It can occur in ferrets of any age. Signs are very variable, and many animals show no outward signs until they are very ill, or changes are picked up on a routine veterinary exam. Changes may include enlarged lymph nodes anywhere in or on the body, a greatly enlarged spleen, wasting, difficulty breathing, and extreme lethargy. Diagnosis is generally by biopsy of a lymph node, spleen or fluid from the chest.