My ferret is itching and biting. How can I check for fleas at home?

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My ferrret itches and bites but I herd that was a natural thing until my mom found a flea on her he has been outside only twice the whole time I've had him and I cannot afford to take him in and I can't afford to get an exterminator if he has fleas. We looked in his fur and we saw nothing not even red spots but I'm still suspicious.. Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | 1 year and 3 months old | 0 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

Please use a flea comb on Raffelle. It's a fine tooth comb that will catch the fleas if there are any. Dip the comb into warm soapy dishwashing water to clean it between combing. This will check for fleas and remove them and kill them in the soapy water. If you find a lot of fleas you can use a small amount of a cat flea prevention product such as Advantage on your ferret. Vacuuming the house often will remove fleas from the house also without using harsh chemicals. You also can bathe him in a gentle shampoo which will cleanse the skin and reduce itching. Also check his ears for discharge as ferrets can get ear mites that can cause them to itch. If you see ear discharge I recommend a veterinary exam to check for mites or an ear infection and they can then get you the appropriate medication. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Raffelle.

My ferret is itching and biting. How can I check for fleas at home?

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