Neutering Ferrets

RE: Neutering Ferrets

grumpyoldman — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 09:44:53 GMT

[quote user="David Mills"]The Cushings stuff is oft stated but overrated. Mostly based on a selective population in the US. Spay them. 10 minute job, just like a cat. [/quote]

Its not as common as some of the guru's suggest, but we do see a few, and if you do not mention it sods law will pop up and bite you on the bum with a pet ferret that is priceless.

RE: Neutering Ferrets

David Mills — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 00:50:20 GMT

The Cushings stuff is oft stated but overrated. Mostly based on a selective population in the US. Spay them. 10 minute job, just like a cat.

RE: Neutering Ferrets

Eilidh Corr — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 21:27:41 GMT

Neutering a ferret reduces the risk to the vet who otherwise has to inject it with delvosterone periodically for the rest of its life

RE: Neutering Ferrets

grumpyoldman — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 17:07:04 GMT

The adrenalectomies are interesting surgeries, but probably better to just avoid the situation by using the implants if possible. Most ferret people in these parts just want the gil jabs and neutering is cheaper than implants so they take the risk because after all ,its only a ferret .

RE: Neutering Ferrets

Marie Kubiak — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 22:24:45 GMT

Pretty much what Rob said- individual case decision based on owner and ferret situation. There are other threads on here discussing it in more detail.

Marie

P.s. Ferrets don't get Cushings syndrome, they get exogenous sex hormone secretion from hyperplastic adrenal glands

RE: Neutering Ferrets

Rob Loxley — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 16:38:14 GMT

[quote user="Jessie La Brooy"]My boss would like me to find out what the current recommendation is for neutering ferrets. He says spaying female ferrets is no longer recommended due to Cushings, but wanted me to find out the current recommendation for male ferrets, does anyone know?[/quote]

I guess I'd ask why you want to neuter - for reproductive control there's always vasectomy; if you do want to neuter I'd consider Suprelorin which can last yrs. Another take I've heard is that surgical neutering will give you all the benefits of chemical neutering and cushing's isn't enevitable, and if it happens then you can treat with Suprelorin...