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These tumors are common and are mostly benign.
Look out for strange lumps on your ferret which come in any of the following shapes
Small, flat tumors- Button-shaped
- Tan in color
- Hairless
- Crusty, like a scab
They are usually found on the head and body but can also be on the tail, toes or eyelids, causing redness and itching. If scratched, the tumor could bleed.
If you notice anything resembling a mast cell tumor on your ferret, take it to your vet for removal.
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More information about Mast Cell Tumors in Ferrets can be found on the following sites…
Ferrets – Mast Cell Tumors by Rick Axelson, DVM (VCA Hospitals)
Mast Cell Tumor in Ferrets (PetMD)
Cutaneous Mast Cell Tumors in Ferrets (WagWalking.com)
Mast Cell Tumors by Dr Susan A Brown, DVM (Ferret FAQ)
Click on the link to download the pdf : Mast Cell Tumors, by Bruce Williams, DVM, DACVP.
(Last updated November 2019)
DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this page is not meant to replace seeing a veterinarian if you think your ferret is ill. It’s only meant to supply general information on a particular illness which was obtained either from personal experience with my sick ferrets, or from books and/or the Internet.
This link has been changed to direct you to Chewy’s.com
Thanks so much for alerting me to that, Alvar! I’ve deleted the link.
I checked Google quickly and couldn’t find the same article by Bruce Williams so will have another look when I have more time.
Cheers
~Nona
Alvar … I found a pdf by Bruce Williams which has information about Mast Cell Tumors which I’ve added to this page. It’s there for you to download if you wish ?