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>Most Swedish ferrets don't die from anything else than old age.
>/Maria
Dear Maria,
The belief that anyone, including ferrets, dies from old age is a common but
entirely inaccurate misnomer. I am fascinated by this issue of longevity in
differing breeds and breeders. I hate to see these little guys go at any
age. Unfortunately, the data appear slim that there is any real difference.
Am I right in assuming most MF ferts, on average, go for about 6-8 years,
but usually on the earlier side of the spread, or at the very least, are
considered geriatric and suffer a host of disorders that demand extra care?
Unfortunately, I would think it would be safe to assume that most ferret
owners are not ferret-wise as it appears most vets suffer the same. These
factors probably shorten the lifespan considerably; especially in MF
ferrets, which are as common around here as tabbys! Helicobacter shows up
in a majority of ferts at age 3 according to some sources. Adrenal cancer,
though not as common, shortly thereafter [4-6]. Is there any difference in
gender on the morbidity of adrenal cancer? Anyone?
best wishes,
alphachi
[Posted in FML issue 1891]
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