Four to Six Weeks of Age
Pediatric physical examination.
CDV, distemper, vaccination, if dam was not vaccinated.
Six to Eight Weeks of Age
Pediatric physical examination.
CDV, distemper, vaccination.
Fecal examination for parasites.
Deworming, if required.
Nine to Eleven Weeks of Age
Pediatric physical examination.
CDV, distemper, vaccination.
Fecal examination for parasites.
Deworming, if required.
Twelve to Fourteen Weeks of Age
Complete physical examination.
CDV, distemper, vaccination.
Rabies vaccination.
Fecal examination for parasites, optional.
Begin heartworm preventive.
Six to Eight Months of Age
Spay/neuter if required.
De-scent if required.
One Year of Age
Complete physical examination.
CDV, distemper, vaccination.
Rabies vaccination.
Dental prophylaxis, optional; strongly recommended — should be done every other year.
Complete blood count.
Fecal examination for parasites, if indicated.
Two and Three Years of Age
Complete physical examination.
CDV, distemper, vaccination.
Rabies vaccination.
Complete blood count.
Fecal examination for parasites, if indicated.
Three Years of Age and Older
Ferrets should be examined every six months from here on.
Complete physical examination — should be done every six months.
CDV, distemper, vaccination — annual boosters required.
Rabies vaccination — annual boosters required.
Dental prophylaxis — should be done every other year.
Complete blood count — done annually.
Fasting blood glucose — done annually.
Fecal examination for parasites — done annually, more often if indicated.
