Exotic Animal Formulary5

Table 11-9
Protein Electrophoresis Values for Ferrets. 48
Parameter
Normal Values
Total protein (g/dL) 5.6-7.2
Albumin (g/dL) 3.3-4.1
Alpha 1 globulins (g/dL) 0.33-0.56
Alpha 2 globulins (g/dL) 0.36-0.60
Beta globulins (g/dL) 0.83-1.2
Gamma globulins (g/dL) 0.3-0.8
A/G 1.3-2.1
Table 11-10
Biologic and Physiologic Data of Ferrets. 43,52,64
Parameter
Adult body weight, male
Adult body weight, female
Birth weight
Weight at 7 days
Weight at 14 days
Sexual maturity
Reproductive cycle
Gestation period
Normal Values
1-2 kg
0.65-0.95 kg
6-12 g
30 g average
60-70 g
6-12 mo (usually 1st spring after birth)
Induced ovulator
42±2 days
Litter size 1-18 (average 8, primiparous jill 10)
Weaning age
Eyes open
Hearing
Life span
Food consumption
Water consumption
Gastrointestinal transit time
Enteral feeding requirements
6-8 wk
34 days
32 days
5-9 yr (average in United States)
43 g/kg/day
75-100 mL/day
3-4 hr
2000-3000 kcal/kg/day
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