Liver Disease. When elevated AST indicates damage to the liver, this damage can come from a variety of different causes, both in the sense of indicating various liver diseases and also in the sense of the diseases being due to various causes.
HEALTH. Ferrets live for 6 to 10 years and during that time they will require regular vaccinations and veterinary check ups to remain in tip top shape. In particular, Ferrets are prone to canine distemper and heartworm, so regular preventative treatments like Heartguard should be used.
21. Should a ferret be altered? It is strongly recommended that pet ferrets be altered by 7 to 9 months of age for females and 6 to 8 months for males. 1  Females (known as jills) may go into heat as early as 5 months of age and no later than 7 - 9 months of age.