How much would it cost for a vetrinarian to treat a ferret? How often should you bring the ferret to the vet?

Question

I'm gathering info, doing my research. :)

To be more specific, I'm really saying is if a ferret vaccine + treatment is usually more exprensive then a cat or dog treatment?

Answer 1

The cost of a vet visit for vaccinations is going to differ from vet to vet and it's also going to depend on where you are located. Different states, counties and areas have different going rates.
Routinely, ferrets need to get to see the vet once a year until they get up into their later years. It is recommended to have them seen twice a year then.
Ferrets are prone to several diseases as they age: Insulinoma, adrenal disease and cancer being just a few. Some of these are quite treatable, but treatment costs money.
Ferrets are also prone to injuries, due to their curiosity, which may require a vet visit off and on. Ferret also like to chew on things and eat items that are not good for them, possibly leading to bowel obstructions. Sometimes those can be fixed at home by using "FerretLax" or some other hair ball type remedy, but if you are not experienced at all, you should probably leave that up to the vet as well. If the obstruction won't dislodge like this, surgery may be required.
So, if you are planning on getting a ferret or maybe two, make sure you put away a bit of money every week and start a vet fund, so you are able to get your ferret the care it deserves.

I don't think ferret vaccines are more expensive than dog or cat vaccines. I just had my two girls vaccinated again and I paid under $70.00 for two ferrets. That was for the one-year rabies shot. You can get a three-year shot in some places, but I bet those are a bit more pricey. Check into it. Good luck.

Answer 2

Regular office visits are about the same as a dog or a cat, but there are some vital differences that will cost you HUGE amounts of money over the life of the ferret.

First, ferrets often have life-threatening reactions to vaccines, so they absolutely must be treated by a vet specializing in exotics. When you take them in for vaccinations, plan on waiting around up to an hour after the shots are given so the vet can save the ferret if there is a reaction.

Second, ferrets develop a couple of deadly diseases, usually after the age of three, that can be terribly expensive, $1000 or more, for the surgery to prolong their life.

You're also looking at expensive emergency surgeries if the ferret ever eats something it shouldn't and gets a blockage in the intestines.

Ferrets are cool pets, but you'd better have a heck of a savings built up for medical expenses, because you'll need it. A lot of pet ferrets get dumped on animal rescues because the owners can't afford their medical care.

Answer 3

It costs about the same for an office call with a ferret as it does a dog or cat, and of course the price of that varies by where you live. More importantly though is to find a vet that is comfortable with and knowledgable about ferrets. Check around and see if a vet in your area treats ferrets on a regular basis. A vet who sees a larger amount of ferret patients will have a better understanding of ferret disease processes and can identify a problem easier than a vet who treats dogs and cats all day with an occasional ferret patient. A yearly exam will help catch small problems before they become large.

Answer 4

There should be no reason a vet should charge you more for a ferret that for a dog or a cat. They usually just charge a certain price for an office visit, like a regular Doctor.
As long as your ferret is healthy he should only need to visit the vet about once a year (just like dogs and cats).

Answer 5

In all truth, the best way to find this information out, is to call local vet clinics that handle "exotics" such as a ferret, and get comparisons.

Answer 6

why dont u call the local vet and ask them

Answer 7

$75.00 for an office visit.
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