Eye Injuries in Ferrets

Ferrets are small rodent looking animals that are kept as pets in the U.S. and around the world. Despite their rodent resemblance, the ferret is not part of the rodent family. Instead, the ferret is part of the weasel family. Unlike the weasel, ferrets are small creatures. They are also furry and they love to play and run around. Ferrets often find themselves in tight situations where they either become stuck or find themselves face to face with larger animals or larger household pets. Injuries are common in ferrets because of their size. Eye injuries in particular are common. Signs of an eye injury include watery eyes, crusty eyes, discharge of the eyes, cloudy eyes and even excessive scratching of the eyes. If your ferret has any of these symptoms, call your Tipp City, Oh veterinarian and schedule a checkup right away. It’s better to have the eye looked at then let it go and possibly become infected.