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"An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure."

When it comes to ferret health, nothing could be more true. For ferrets knowing how to prevent illness and to stop problems from occurring is much better than having to seek treatment for a problem that has been ignored or neglected.

Ferrets require routine health maintenance from you, your ferret's care-giver, and routine health checks from a qualified veterinary professional.  The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides good advice on how 
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The Health Desk is your Resource Center for understanding the routine care your ferret requires to stay healthy. Also, please consult the allFerrets Veterinary Listing for a qualified ferret-specialist near you. 

ferrets should be vaccinated against:

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Canine Distemper Virus
​Rabies Virus

Please visit our Immunizations page to learn more.

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