Why is my ferret scratching after eating beef? Is it an allergy?

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Hi I have a quick question about ferret. Can ferret be allergy to beef? Since mine is keep scratching after we gave him a diced beef. Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male | 3 months and 14 days old

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Like most animals ferrets can develop allergies and intolerance. If you notice signs such as itching or hair loss then this is a possible cause. I would rule out other things such as parasites first though. You could try not feeding beef and see if it settles. Bear in mind there may be allergy to a few proteins. You could try an elimination diet where you feed just novel protein such as rabbit for 6 weeks. On the diet they should be fine, then after 6 weeks if you give normal food again and they flare up you know they have a food allergy.

Why is my ferret scratching after eating beef? Is it an allergy?

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