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- Guide for ferrets lymphomaPublication . Soares, Daniela Sofia Neves; Carmo, Anália Georgina Vital; Vieira, Ana Luísa Nobre de Matos PereiraFerrets popularity as pets is increasing in North America and Europe and appear more frequently in veterinary practice. Therefore, it is important to study this specie in order to provide advanced medical care. After insulinoma and adrenocortical neoplasia, lymphoma is the third more common neoplasia in domestic ferrets, and this condition appears to be increasing in frequency. Lymphoma can be described as a proliferation of neoplastic lymphoid cells, and can occur in ferrets of all ages and in practically all organ systems. Despite various theories, the exact etiology of lymphoma remains unknown. Although the increased incidence of lymphoma, there are still difficulties in obtaining an accurate diagnose of this neoplasia, lack of uniformity in its classification, and protocols to ensure an appropriate treatment. This article aims to present guide that gathers the information published about lymphoma in ferrets, and to provide an orientation on the diagnosis and treatment of ferrets with this neoplasia.