Introduction

• Cause: a fall, trapped in a door, etc.
• Signs: depends on type of trauma.
• Diagnosis: history and clinical signs; radiography, MRI, CT.
• Treatment: supportive care, analgesia.
• Prognosis: depends on extent of trauma.

Pathogenesis

Etiology

• Trauma is often from falling as ferrets like to climb.
• Falling is also common in ferrets living in flats.
• Occasionally they are dropped as they often squirm when held. Head injury can also occur from being slammed in a door as they try to pop through.
• Road traffic accidents are less common, but can cause fractures Fractures, pulmonary emphysema, and rupture of the spleen, ureter and urinary bladder, among others.

Diagnosis

Treatment

Prevention