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Anonymous
Hey /an/, I was hoping you gents could lend me some advice. I have a two year old ferret, and normally she's fine, the spirit of mischief. But lately, sometimes she squeeks really lightly when sleeping, and when touched when she's sleeping. Is she having ferret dreams? Is she snoring? Is she being bitten by fleas? I can't tell. Also, she's lost weight recently, she used to have a rather rotund bottom. I'm going to find a vet to give her a checkup, but have you guys ever had any similar experiences?
Pic related, it's my baby.
>> Anonymous
2-3 years old is prime time for adrenal disease, and with the weight loss, it would be a good idea to find a vet and get her checked out. some ferrets just tend to lose a bit of weight after they grow out of their kit stage, so don't worry TOO much.

is she deaf? both of my deaf ferrets squeaked a lot in their sleep, and they've never had fleas, so she's probably just dreaming. it's cute though, isn't it?
>> Anonymous
>>244845

Now I'll definitely start looking harder for a vet, thanks.
She's not deaf, and she does usually quiet down a bit when I go over and stroke her for a minute, but yeah, it is pretty cute. I worry though. ):
>> Anonymous
Die in a fire.
>> Anonymous
>>244865

Okay then.
>> Anonymous
How long have you had her? She could be having ferret dreams, one of my guys shivers and makes little dooking noises while the other one barks in his sleep.

Could she just be shedding? It is shedding season. Either way doesnt hurt to get her to a vet for a check up.
>> Anonymous
I know from what i have read about them (i have one too) the squeeky sound they make when they are playing maby it just having good dreams.
>> Anonymous
What is having a ferret like? i'm curious about what experiences an owner would have, also fuck>>245569i can't dooking out of my head FUCK.

dooking dooking dooking dooking dooking FUCK!
>> Anonymous
Squeaking noises when they sleep is quite normal.

Also you may want to consider getting a pen partner for her, especially if you can't take her out daily. Ferrets need a lot of love and attention, and having another ferret to play with helps a lot if you work or spend time out of the house.

I have two myself, and they're absolutely hilarious.
>> Stabby
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It's perfectly normal for ferrets to drop a lot of weight in the spring and summer, and then put on weight in fall. The first time you observe it it can be rather alarming, but if she's otherwise acting, eating, and pooping like normal she's probably fine (though it's always good to take her to the vet at least once yearly for vaccines and such...)

As for the "dreaming", my girls do it too. They've just turned 4 and have *no* adreanal disease symptoms!! :)
>> Anonymous
>>245632
I was going to ask about that myself; I've been able to feel my normally chunky boy's spine nowadays, but other than that he's healthy.

Another sign to look out for is a balding tail--this could be adrenal disease, or just a case of blackheads.
>> Anonymous
>>245632
The ferrets are asking "Can we eat the piggy?"
>> Anonymous
>>245572
Ferrets are awesome pets, but are also a large time investment. They should get at least 2 or 3 hours out of their cage a day (no problem for anon: just let them out while you're on 4chan), and get at least 1/2 - 1 hr active play time (eg, w/ you). If you have the time, though, they're great.
Also, take this w/ a grain of salt- it's been a few years since I had my babies... :(