Did you know that your Black Sable ferret should be on a heartworm prevention program? If your ferret isn’t on a program, please call your vet to schedule ae wellness exam. Your vet may need to run a simple blood test on your ferret to determine if heartworms are present. If your ferret tests negative then your vet will most likely prescribe a monthly heartworm prevention plan for your ferret. The plan requires a monthly pill or other form of medication to be administered. Yearly heartworm tests are suggested to ensure your ferret remains heartworm free. If your ferret tests positive for heartworms, immediate and aggressive treatment will be started. Your ferret may not be able to start a prevention program until the heartworms have been cleared and his blood test returns negative. Heartworm disease is a dangerous disease that can be fatal. Talk with your animal hospital Matthews, NC about treatment and long term care.
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