Domestic ferrets require special care. At an early age, they are affectionate and loving, but during puberty they can show aggression and disobedience. To pacify an unusual friend, owners are advised to castrate or sterilize the ferret. This procedure is performed by qualified specialists in a veterinary clinic.
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In the article, we will look at why ferrets are castrated or sterilized, the recommended age, the rules of preparation and methods of the procedure, and tips for post-intervention care.
Recommendations for castration (sterilization) of ferrets
In the absence of mating, the hormonal background of domestic ferrets is disrupted, which leads to serious health problems. In females, estrus begins, which ends only with the onset of pregnancy. If conception does not occur, the animal will develop anemia, immunity will decrease sharply, which can lead to death.
The lack of mating among males also does not go unnoticed. Due to hormonal disorders, males develop abnormalities in the work of internal organs, which also does not exclude the premature death of a pet.
To eliminate such consequences, males are castrated or females are sterilized. The procedure must be performed by a pet if the owner does not plan to carry out mating for offspring.
