If you’re a new Chocolate Mitt ferret owner or you have owned your ferret for some time call your local vet to set up a first time or routine annual visit for your ferret. It’s important to make sure your ferret is under routine health care. Making sure your ferret has been tested for heart disease is also key. Your vet can run a simple blood test on your Chocolate Mitt ferret to determine if heartworms are present. If your ferret tests negative then your vet will most likely prescribe a monthly heartworm prevention plan. The plan requires a monthly pill or other form of medication to be administered. Yearly heartworm tests are suggested to ensure your ferret remains heartworm free. If your Chocolate Mitt ferret tests positive for heartworms, immediate and aggressive treatment will be started. Consult with your veterinarian Southwest Las Vegas, NV to find out more about heartworms.