How to Deworm a Ferret

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Visit the vet if you think your ferret has worms.. Give an oral or injectable medication for other forms of worms.. Understand the risks of heartworm.

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Visit the vet if you think your ferret has worms.

Step 1

Visit the vet if you think your ferret has worms.

2

Give an oral or injectable medication for other forms of worms.

Step 2

Give an oral or injectable medication for other forms of worms.

3

Understand the risks of heartworm.

Step 3

Understand the risks of heartworm.

4

Monitor your ferret's symptoms after treatment.

Step 4

Monitor your ferret's symptoms after treatment.

5

Check for worms during your ferret's first visit to the vet.

Step 5

Check for worms during your ferret's first visit to the vet.

6

Observe your ferret's coat.

Step 6

Observe your ferret's coat.

7

Weigh your ferret to see if it has lost weight.

Step 7

Weigh your ferret to see if it has lost weight.

8

Look in their cage for signs of diarrhea or infrequent urination.

Step 8

Look in their cage for signs of diarrhea or infrequent urination.

9

Watch for signs of an upset stomach.

Step 9

Watch for signs of an upset stomach.

10

Keep your ferret indoors.

Step 10

Keep your ferret indoors.

11

Do not give your ferret uncooked meat.

Step 11

Do not give your ferret uncooked meat.

12

Prevent your ferret from eating cat or dog feces.

Step 12

Prevent your ferret from eating cat or dog feces.

13

Provide a heartworm preventative monthly.

Step 13

Provide a heartworm preventative monthly.

14

Give your ferret flea medication to protect against tapeworms.

Step 14

Give your ferret flea medication to protect against tapeworms.

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