My ferret has a swollen eye with boogers that keeps shutting. Help!

This could be due to a viral infection, possibly affecting both respiratory and gastrointestinal system. An immediate check up at your local veterinarian is required as antibiotics are likely to be needed.

This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a gengivostomatitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Since ferrets can get distemper and also the human flu, I would definitely take Ghost to a veterinarian for an exam. It may just be an upper respiratory infection treatable with antibiotics, however viral diseases must be ruled out. Please take Ghost to a vet for an exam.

There's nothing over the counter that you can safely give to your ferret for discomfort. If you can, make a small e-collar (cone) and place it on Bear to prevent rubbing or pawing at the eye. Ideally, he should be examined by your veterinarian as soon as possible. Potential eye injuries should be considered veterinary emergencies.

It sounds like the biggest concern is Binker's foot. A swollen infected foot can lead to a body wide infection, or sepsis. I would not wait on this, but would encourage you to have him seen by a veterinarian quickly. It is possible it is swollen from trauma rather than infection. Your veterinarian may want to perform some x-rays. Once a diagnosis has been established then they may consider using antibiotics and /or pain medication that is safe for ferrets. The spot on his back can be evaluated at the same time and determine if any treatment is needed for the skin. I hope Binker improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

I recommend that you have your ferret examined by an exotic species veterinarian. First, I am concerned that your ferret may have a small rectal prolapse. This occurs when rectal tissue is pushed through the anus, often due to straining from constipation. Alternatively, if your ferret has diarrhea or loose stools, the skin around the anus can become swollen and irritated. Ferrets can also get impacted or infected anal glands. Treatment will vary depending on what is causing the redness and swelling, so a proper diagnosis is very important.

Swollen belly in ferrets can be caused by various condition although one of the most common is a heart disease ferrets tend to suffer from. i strongly recommend taking him to the vet ASAP in order to get it checked and treated.