Splenomegaly is an enlarged spleen often seen in ferrets over three years of age. These spleen are easily identified on an examination. There are multiple causes of an enlarged spleen such as:
Important Note
While it is not always possible to determine a specific reason for the enlargement, an attempt to rule out the serious causes of splenomegaly should be made. If it is determined to be from a benign cause, many of these ferrets will live a normal life. Ferrets with a very enlarged spleen even from benign causes often have profound lethargy. Many of these ferrets will have an improved quality of life by removing the spleen.
