{"id":682,"date":"2015-02-05T09:51:01","date_gmt":"2015-02-05T09:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/all-about-ferrets.rideontoydepot.com\/urolithiasis-in-ferrets\/"},"modified":"2019-11-17T04:11:56","modified_gmt":"2019-11-17T04:11:56","slug":"urolithiasis-in-ferrets","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/all-about-ferrets.com\/urolithiasis-in-ferrets.html","title":{"rendered":"Urolithiasis (Bladder Stones) in Ferrets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[wp_ad_camp_1]<\/p>\n<p>This condition occurs when stones form in the urinary tract.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms include &#8230;<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dd><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/063.gif\" alt=\"\" \/> Blood in the urine<\/dd>\n<dd><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/063.gif\" alt=\"\" \/> Piddling in different \/ inappropriate locations<\/dd>\n<dd><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/063.gif\" alt=\"\" \/> Difficultly in piddling or increase in frequency<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>Feeding your ferret cheap cat food can cause this.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7916\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7916\" style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7916\" src=\"http:\/\/www.all-about-ferrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/stones.jpg\" alt=\"\u00a9 Pathology of the Domestic Ferret by Matti Kiupel (used with permission) - Ferret Health Advancement at MSU \" width=\"622\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/all-about-ferrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/stones.jpg 622w, https:\/\/all-about-ferrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/stones-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/all-about-ferrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/stones-395x300.jpg 395w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7916\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ferrethealth.msu.edu\/diseases\/urogenital_skin_specialsenses_muskuloskeletal.pdf\">Pathology of the Domestic Ferret<\/a> by Matti<br \/>Kiupel (used with permission) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ferrethealth.msu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ferret Health Advancement at MSU<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Research has shown that two of the worst kibble for this condition are Marshall Farm and Zupreem Grain Free. There seems to be a correlation between peas and bladder stones so whatever you do, please don&#8217;t buy any dry food brands which have peas or those with too high a degree of vegetable protein.<\/p>\n<p>However the symptoms could also be a sign of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.all-about-ferrets.com\/adrenal-gland-disease-in-ferrets.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">adrenal disease<\/a> in the male ferret so if you notice any of the above symptoms, take your ferret to the vet immediately.<\/p>\n<hr size=\"3\" width=\"50%\" \/>\n<p>[wp_ad_camp_3]<\/p>\n<p>More information about Urolithiasis (Bladder Stones) in Ferrets can be found on the following sites &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/finger.gif\" alt=\"\" \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.petmd.com\/ferret\/conditions\/urinary\/c_ft_urolithiasis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Urinary Tract &#8216;Stones&#8217; in Ferrets<\/i><\/a> (PetMD)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/finger.gif\" alt=\"\" \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/small-pets-in-dayton\/bladder-stones-ferrets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Bladder stones in ferrets<\/i><\/a> by Phyllis O&#8217;Beollain<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/finger.gif\" alt=\"\" \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yumpu.com\/en\/document\/read\/48505785\/all-about-bladder-stones-in-ferrets-small-animal-channel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>All About Bladder Stones In Ferrets<\/i><\/a> by Jerry Murray, DVM (SmallAnimalChannel.com)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/finger.gif\" alt=\"\" \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/vetbook.org\/wiki\/ferret\/index.php\/Urolithiasis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Urolithiasis<\/i><\/a> (VetBook)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr align=\"Center\" size=\"1\" width=\"50%\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have a ferret knowlegeable vet, you can download a pdf called &#8220;Urinary Tract Obstruction in Ferrets&#8221; by Sawnee Animal Clinic <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.all-about-ferrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/urinary_tract_obstruction_in_ferrets.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a><\/strong> to help him with the treatment of your ferret.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s a technical paper in pdf called &#8220;<em>Mixed urolith (struvite and calcium oxalate) in a ferret (Mustela putorius furo)<\/em>&#8221; by Dr Javier Del Angel-Caraza, et al, which might be of interest. You can download it <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.all-about-ferrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/J-VET-Diagn-Invest-2008-Del-Angel-Caraza-682-3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><!--Ads3--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">(Last updated November 2019)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr size=\"3\" width=\"80%\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"> <i>DISCLAIMER: The vets listed have either been recommended, or have advised me personally that they are happy to treat ferrets, or have mentioned that they treat ferrets, exotic pets &amp;\/or pocket pets on their website. However I have no firsthand knowledge of how experienced any of the vets are with ferrets.<\/i><br \/>\n<i>It is up to you to make sure that you are happy with the treatment your ferret is getting from your vet. If you have any doubts at all, please think about getting a second opinion so that you know that your pet is getting the best possible treatment available.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<hr size=\"3\" width=\"80%\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[wp_ad_camp_1] This condition occurs when stones form in the urinary tract. Symptoms include &#8230; Blood in the urine Piddling in different \/ inappropriate locations Difficultly in piddling or increase in frequency Feeding your ferret cheap cat food can cause this. 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