Treasurer, Pam Taynor will be opening a free for non-profit groups checking account. Membership fees pay the costs associated with local ferret education - pamphlets, latest medical information, leaflets on preventive care, emergency funds for shelter, newsletter production, postage for members, vets, and pet stores, as well as, booth fees, and materials for our display exhibit with signage. The influenza virus is caused by the same complex of viruses that cause disease in humans. They can catch it from humans or other ferrets. 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.