It is possible to be allergic to any furred pet, including ferrets. Ferrets are mammals, and they are closely related to minks. The domestic ferret, Mustela putorius furo, is among the furred pets ...

Dr. Angel Gomez, a noted virologist, was developing a vaccine against the new H2N3 subtype of swine influenza virus. Because the virus can also infect ferrets, Gomez intended to use both pigs and ...

Ferrets may also pose some risk to human health. Although less severe than their impact on livestock, there is potential for disease transmission to humans, mainly through contact with infected ...