fatjoe Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 hi guys need some advice from the experienced ferreters among you, basically one of my jills escaped over the weekend and after a night out on the tiles returned home, safe and sound but i think she may have brought some unwelcome guests as both ferrets have developed small white lumps around there eyes and they seem to be scratching a lot, i suspect it may be fleas or lice but checking there coats there doesnt seem to be anything crawling about, has anyone experienced this and if so what action should i take, or should i just get them straight down the vets any advice welcome cheers joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferretertom Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Sounds like ticks they will get these alot from ferreting trips theres useally quite a few and need to be treated asap go and buy some frontline spray for dogs and cats howether obviously dont spray near the eyes-this also treats fleas. and is recomended to have some at all times after ferreting trips. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonsterandmerlin. Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I have always used lice powder it has kept away tick fleas etc. A small dusting in there beds before they get put in there and let the lice powder settle. I think it by a company called battle and can be found in horse feed shops . Regards OTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchie the white hunter Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 My ferreting buddy had this happen and didnt catch it fast enough what happened was he put the front line on the ferret thought it would be ok so he was watching the ferret dayly but they just didnt go away after 5 days the poor thing started lossing hair untill he thought about it!, He hadnt changed the beding and the ferret was sleeping in beside the ticks so change the beding clean the hutch out with dettol and give her some frontline and she will be ok ,my mates ferret made a full recovery just as well he got it quick enough or else it might not be here today so to stop your ferret losing hair and sutch like get it done soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Should point out that Frontline not licensed for ferrets. Dettol doesn't kill ticks. The best thing to to is clean out the cage and flame it, especially the corners with a blowtorch (take care!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxnet22 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Should point out that Frontline not licensed for ferrets. Dettol doesn't kill ticks. The best thing to to is clean out the cage and flame it, especially the corners with a blowtorch (take care!). agree with apache the heat kills mites ,lice and i usually use battles black disinfectant but dilute well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 As has been said, a light dusting of Battles Louse Powder in the bedding will keep it free of all ticks, fleas, etc. Refresh it every time you clean them out. I am a bit cautious of using Frontline, if you overdo it you can have a dead ferret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchie the white hunter Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 (edited) Should point out that Frontline not licensed for ferrets. Dettol doesn't kill ticks. The best thing to to is clean out the cage and flame it, especially the corners with a blowtorch (take care!). I didnt say dettol killed ticks i sayed the ticks were in the bedding and by taking the bedding out where they are breeding then you have got rid of the main problem and by cleaning the hutch with dettol will clear any other pests the frontline kills the ticks not the dettol if your saying frontline is not licensed i would rather have a living ferret than a dead one so if its the matter of life and death what would you do? ,Also the use of a blowtorch i wouldnt risk it on wood hmm i would use jeyes flude and let it dry :thumbs:any how im no vet so if the person who posted this is so worred just take it to the vet and he will know what to do. Edited March 10, 2010 by hutchie the white hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reload Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I use a spot on called Xeno. It is specially for ferrets and small animals. I work mine and thay don't bring any unwanted guests home... Do a google search or flea bay, you should be able to pick it up at a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatjoe Posted March 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 thanks guys great info, just to be sure i did take the girls to the vets and it was ticks, they gave me the frontline spray saying i should use sparingly as its not for ferrets, but once clear ill get some louse powder to keep them at bay cheers for all your help joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferretertom Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) Edited March 11, 2010 by Ferretertom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0146 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I bought some stuff from Pets at Home to get rid of fleas and ticks. Think it was bob martin. It burn't through the ferrets skin and they ended up needing vet treatment. Be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepe Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I got Frontline spray from the vets. I spray a cotton bud with it and rub it on the ticks. It kills them really quickly. I spray the underside of the ferrets at the same time the dogs are due, every 6 to 8 weeks, which seems to work well for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferretertom Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I got Frontline spray from the vets. I spray a cotton bud with it and rub it on the ticks. It kills them really quickly. I spray the underside of the ferrets at the same time the dogs are due, every 6 to 8 weeks, which seems to work well for us. Yep that a good tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchie the white hunter Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Thats good you got it sorted :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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