Dan7626 Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Just wondering if anyone on here worms their ferrets before the working season? I've never bothered before but was just wondering. Would you use kitten wormer or is it not a good idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Why do you want to worm them , ? are you seeing worms in there scats ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfan123 Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Shouldn't need to worm them as there digestive system works to fast for worms to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 (edited) Shouldn't need to worm them as there digestive system works to fast for worms to start. Not quite true, ferrets should be wormed on a regular basis like cats and dogs, they are susceptible to the same parasites. Heart worm is lethal to ferrets Edited September 5, 2016 by kyska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan7626 Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Not quite true, ferrets should be wormed on a regular basis like cats and dogs, they are susceptible to the same parasites. Heart worm is lethal to ferrets what would you worm them with? Kitten wormer? The people in the pets at home store and anywhere I've asked are worse than useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 (edited) what would you worm them with? Kitten wormer? The people in the pets at home store and anywhere I've asked are worse than useless. Milbemax kitten can be used for ferrets. Edited September 5, 2016 by kyska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 as kyska said they should be wormed as a matter of coarse,although the ferrets digestive tract is so small they should still have the benefit of being wormed and again milbemax kitten wormer fits the bill............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 The ferrets gut is relatively short, this prevent plant proteins from being absorbed, hence them being a 'true' carnivore. It's always worth flea treating ferrets too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Iv never ever known a ferret to have worms. Unless I was seeing evidence I wouldn't worm them. Ferrets are very susceptible to certain flea treatments. You must use specific ferret treatment. I would only do that if I was seeing fleas on them. Don't use anything on ferrets unless you are certain you need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 I've always used Frontline for fleas etc and thought that would prevent worms if present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Well nobodys seems to have seen worms in the scats ?> ive not wormed a ferret in 50 years and i cant see me starting anytime soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) Well nobodys seems to have seen worms in the scats ?> ive not wormed a ferret in 50 years and i cant see me starting anytime soon You won't see evidence of heart worm in faeces, you'll just have a dead ferret. All captive carnivours should be wormed on a regular basis. Edited September 7, 2016 by kyska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Summary French heartworm/Lungworm – spread by slugs and snails, uncommon but increasing, causes a variety of conditions including cough, haemorrhage and nervous signs Typical Lungworm – spread directly or indirectly between foxes and dogs, relatively uncommon in the New Forest, causes chest problems and coughing. Heartworm – not present in the UK, causes heart problems Please try not to worry too much about these parasites as they are still uncommon, but if you have any concerns please ask your veterinary surgeon. Nicked this from a vet down south..... I'm not going to worm my ferrets or dogs unless they need it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 The dogs rigidly every three months due to the amount the rabbit blood they lick up ,eat the ferets never everything they eats frozen for 2/3 weeks and kills all parasites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 Found this in my ferret poop does it look like worms? Help it’s the first time I have a ferret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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