My ferret has flea anemia. What should I do right away to help her?

Depending upon the underlying cause of the anemia, supplements may be used. Hormone therapy is also an option in an intact female. Ideally, Sassy should be physically examined by your veterinarian before any treatment is administered. If she isn't to be used for breeding, she should be spayed once she is stable.

Thanks for reaching out about Fezbomb. Topical flea medications are probably not recommended with heart condition. Has the heart condition been diagnosed? A flea comb and treatment of the environment would probably work best. Treating all other pets in the house is necessary. Vacuum and clean bedding often to decrease re-infection. A veterinary visit is recommended for a consultation. Good luck.

I would recommend a Dawn dish soap bath with warm water and make sure you dry Sally well. I would look for a product called Frontline Spray, which should be labeled for young cats. Once she is 6-8 weeks, talk to a vet in your area about topical products, like Revolution or Frontline Gold. I also recommend treating the house for fleas with a carpet spray. Remember to throw out the vacuum bag and treat the other pets in the house for fleas. Make sure Sally is eating a quality diet with the proper vitamins and minerals the help the anemia. If the anemia is severe, she may require a blood transfusion. Kisses to Sally!

In severe cases, animals require blood transfusions while their bone marrow regenerates red blood cells. Other times, depending on severity, the animal can get by without a transfusion. Red blood cell regeneration can take 5-7 days so it is best to recheck his PCV in a week.

Rub a small amount of Karo syrup on his gums. If he perks up, offer a meal and then have him examined by your veterinarian. He may be having hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) episodes that could lead to behavioral issues. Most general practice vets should be able to examine and treat Hades.

Anything you apply will likely be licked off, so this is not recommended. You can feed a bland diet and use an e-collar (cone) if she begins to lick her back end until she sees the doctor. If she suffers a prolapse, she should be seen right away. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites.

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. There are several diseases that you can see transmitted from fleas to cats. Tapeworm, Tularemia, Feline infectious anemia, Cat scratch disease and anemia to name the most commonly seen.