should i treat anyway

[pastelsummer]

I have cats and rabbits with worms some are indoor and outdoor as well, Should i just go ahead and treat as well with Henry?

[Deleted]

I would never treat for parasites without first confirming that the parasites are present. I would also not treat for parasites without the supervision of a vet.

Mant parasite medications that are fine for other animals can be really bad for ferrets. There's agood chance that the parasite meds for your other animals contains ivermectin, which must be dosed very carefully for ferrets.

In the very beginning of this forum, a young ferret was prescribed ivermectin for earmites (I always treat ear mites with drops rather than with a systemic treatment). ANyway, the ferret died, and the most likely cause was the medication. It was a VERY SAD situation. We do not know if the ferret had any other issues going on, but ivermectin has been known to cause reactions in a small number of ferrets. This is prbably very uncommon. However, ferrts are sensitive, and issues are less likely to happen if you know proper medication the proper dosing for your ferret.

-jennifer

[Deleted]

Any idea what kind of worms?

If Henry doesn't have worms, I wouldn't treat him.

Edit: Mustelidmusk said it better ;D

[pastelsummer]

no not sure I missed a couple routine treatments and now i have another outbreak here. I am not sure if he has them i know even though the cats are insinde and out that they keep away from the cage because he nips thier feet (trying to play) But I do think i will call the stupid vet for a ferret y kind just in case he gets them later.

[Sherry]

I'd keep taking in stool specs before considering treatment. Do this every month or so.
As mustelidmusk said, ferrets do not always take to this type of treatment well. And far better safe than sorry, to be honest.