Okie. So. I think my ferrets have mites, Two are showing obv symptoms (startin to loose hair and where they're scratching is going inflamed and scabby). The rest have just started itching.

So my question is.
if I take the two worst ones will the vet give me treatment for the rest of the ferrets too or would I have to take all off them in?? Unfortunatly I don't have my car anymore due to an accident so then I'd have to make two trips for all the ferrets to see the vet.

Never had a problem like this before.

I'd ring ahead and ask them if possible, some vets don't mind and will happily treat a whole group of animals if the 'illness' is contagious (like these mites seem to be). Do have any idea what type of mites they are?
Some vets can be really annoying and insist you bring all afflicted animals in at the same time, which is easy with things like rats and hamsters, but ferrets are another thing. It helps if you know the weight of your animals, my vet always asks their weight or insists on weighing them when they need medication.

Sorry I'm not being much help, I can sympathize with you though, I don't have a car either.

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Thanks for the reply. Yeah it seems contagious, even though I have 3 in one hutch and 3 in the other hutch, they both use the same basket when I'm cleaning them out, so mites can be transferred through the towel I have in the box and the boys are scratching like mad, esp one of them are biting at themselves so what ever it is it will be sorted tomorrow. But I'll ask when I phone them to make the appointment.
Due to the hair-loss and scabby patches I'm thinking Scabbies but I'm no pro so better getting a vets advice.

Ahhh yeah having 6 hyper ferrets in at one time will be a handfull, esp since 2 of my boys arent the friendliest towards strangers and the young one thats effected badly isn't feeling very friendly AND I've ran outa ferratone. I'll need to read through the posts again and see what else I can use, I remember some sort of oil being mentioned. Unfortuantly I don't have scales. Oh no.. I can see me taking all 6 in tomorro....

yeah, no one on the bus is gonna want to sit beside me hahah I only lost my car about two weeks ago (went on fire while i was driving it ) and I'm realising how inconvinent it is. but, I'm svaing money on petrol and car tax so theres a bonus hehe

Scary flaming car.

Ferrets on a bus? Why do I see this turning out like snakes on a plane, lol only joking. I hope they're one of them understanding vets.
There was a recipe someone on ferretforums said bout oils, you make something yourself that's a bit like ferratone
Ahh yes I did save it
5 parts Soybean oil, 4 parts Fish oil (preferably not Cod Liver), 3 parts Wheat Germ Oil or a couple of teaspoons of Lecithin or Chicken Digest (not the stock-types)

You can just use fish oil in small amounts if it's easier, just until you get more ferretone, mine like sunflower oil...not sure why it's not the best for them.

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Frontline spray will treat mites.
Its about 7 squirts on gloved hands and massage well into the coat.
You will need to clean and treat the enviroment too, not sure whats the best.
I would probs use a creosote solution but u would need to rehouse them for a few days.

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If It turns out to be scabies Frontline probably won't cure it, most treatments for scabies (sarcoptic mange) are only available from a veterinarian. I would recommend frontline products for fleas and ticks (which they are meant to treat), the kitten products are the best for these.
But until you determine what type of mite it is (not always clear form symptoms) I wouldn't use frontline or any other commercial cat treatment to try and cure it.
I've also never heard of using creosote solution to get rid of mites only fleas, but I suppose it would do the same thing.
Also shezzy I forgot to mention that people can get them too...though they only cause mild discomfort.

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hahaha oh dear ferrets on a bus, that could make an amusing movie.
I read either sunflower oil or olive oil does the same but not to be given in like large amounts. Anything that will stop diego having a go at the vet will do me. Ya know the last time I was at the vet with Mishka I took along ferratone to keep her still while she got her injection. The vet had never even heard of the stuff and said he'll have to keep that in mind for future reference, so maybe he has his own little stash now
As for the car, yeah, very scary, never moved quicker in my life haha

yep, I know, I had it last year thought it was just my eczema but then it started gettin itchy on the upper arm, then my boyfriend got it then I realised what it was when I found out his flat mate got given the creams not very pleasant. Must have used the same hand towel as him or something. My boyfriend freaked misunderstanding what scabbies actually were

Hold my horses for a bit there, I found a mange mite treatment for sale which you don't need to buy at the vets.
The Rat Warehouse - The Health Aisle
It's the Ivermectin 1% by PharmaQ, and they've never done it before, It's the thing the vet would most likely prescribe. That said, ordering stuff from online won't get your guys the treatment asap so getting it from vets may be more expensive, but you wont have to wait 5 working days for it.

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