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My ferret has yellow eye discharge getting worse. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male | neutered | 1lb

My ferret has been having eye problems. Specifically yellow discharge coming out of his left eye. It's gotten worse over the past week. I'm very worried.

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 24th, 2018

Since ferrets can get distemper and also the human flu, I would definitely take Ghost to a veterinarian for an exam. It may just be an upper respiratory infection treatable with antibiotics, however viral diseases must be ruled out. Please take Ghost to a vet for an exam.

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