Presenting problem: Neurologic Deficits in Ferrets

Unfortunately, neurologic disease is a common presenting problem in the ferret. Neurologic deficits may include an altered level of consciousness, paresis, ataxia, or even pelvic limb paralysis or collapse . . .


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Pollock C. Presenting problem: Neurologic deficits in ferrets. June 3, 2011. LafeberVet Web site. Available at https://lafeber.com/vet/presenting-problem-neurologic-deficits-in-ferrets/