Dermatologic Diseases in Ferrets: Comprehensive Review and Treatment
January 2012
in “
Elsevier eBooks
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alopecia pruritus dermatophytosis itraconazole griseofulvin systemic mycoses mast cell tumors adenocarcinomas adrenal gland disease apocrine cysts pemphigus foliaceus vaccination-associated sarcomas hair loss itching ringworm Sporanox Gris-PEG fungal infections mast cell cancer glandular cancer adrenal disease sweat gland cysts autoimmune skin disease vaccine-related tumors
TLDR The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing skin diseases in ferrets.
The 2012 document provides an extensive review of dermatologic diseases in ferrets, covering their skin anatomy, common skin conditions, and the importance of proper diagnosis through history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. It details treatments for conditions like dermatophytosis, using itraconazole or griseofulvin, and emphasizes the rarity but potential severity of systemic mycoses. Bacterial infections are uncommon but possible, and a variety of neoplasms, including mast cell tumors and adenocarcinomas, have been reported, with surgical biopsy often recommended. Endocrine diseases, particularly adrenal gland disease, are noted as frequent causes of skin issues in ferrets, leading to symptoms like alopecia and pruritus. Other skin conditions such as apocrine cysts and pemphigus foliaceus-like disease are also discussed, along with their respective treatments. Vaccination-associated sarcomas, similar to those in cats, have been observed, and the document underscores the necessity of early diagnosis and intervention in managing ferret dermatologic diseases.
