Ferret Shots...?

Question

If I got a ferret at 8 weeks old, what shots would I have to get it? How much would it cost about? And how much would spay/neuter and de-scenting cost about? Jsut... how much would it all cost together...? Lol.

Answer 1

def. rabies

Answer 2

I don't know if you are in US or UK but you need to get rabies and distemper booster shots in US. it costs $15 each shot for me. US pet store ferrets are neutered and decscented already.

Answer 3

If you buy a ferret from a pet store ask them if they are a Marshall ferret.  Most of the time Marshall ferrets are spayed/neutered and descented already as well as it will determine the rules for where you live.  The reason I say it will determine on the rules is like I live in Oregon and in Oregon it is required by law for anyone who sells ferrets that they be spayed/neutered as well as descented.  When you go to get a ferret a way to see if the ferret has had any of this done as well even if the store, shelter or even private party isn't aware on if this has happened is to look at both of the ferrets ears.  Many breeders will tattoo two dots - one for being spayed/neutered and one for being descented.  As for shots there are many times that pet stores hold immunization clinics and they will have a list of pricing for these shots.  A ferret gets the same shots as a cat though most vets and immunization clinics will know which ones to administer.  Sorry I can't help with actual cost.

Another thing to keep in mind when it comes to getting a ferret is that their immune systems are somewhat similar to ours.  This means if you get sick with pretty much any sort of respritory infection and you handle the ferrets they too can catch it from you.  So, you need to be careful in handling your ferrets when you are ill.