Did you know that ferrets like the Cinnamon Mitt ferret can be curious creatures with a natural desire to explore? This curiosity or natural instinct often gets them into trouble as well. Some ferrets may find themselves in troubling situations with other ferrets or even cats that often result in an injury to the eye. Ferret’s are susceptible to numerous eye related conditions and illnesses. For instance, lymphoma or cancer to the eye is common in ferrets. Lymphoma occurs in the form of a tumor behind the eye. It often looks like glaucoma in the beginning stages as it causes the eye to bulge. The only way to diagnose lymphoma is to do an ultrasound of the back of the eye. Treatment is the removal of the mass and possible chemotherapy.  In some cases the eye must be removed to prevent the spread of the cancer. Talk with your veterinarian Bucks County, PA for more details.