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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

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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.
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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.

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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.

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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

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