Labored breathing or no breathing. A weak or absent pulse. You should be able to feel your ferret’s pulse by putting your fingers on the artery in the inner thigh. A normal heart rate is 200-400 beats per minute. [3] X Research source Pale white or muddy-looking blueish gums.
Extreme difficulty passing stools, or inability to pass stools. Uncontrollable or bloody vomiting or watery diarrhea. Black or tarry stools. Bleeding from the rectum.
Severe lethargy or unconsciousness. Seizures. Rapid twitching of the eyes. Unusual tilting of the head. Staggering or walking in circles. Walking on the knuckles or tops of the feet. Inability to move the hind limbs.
Pay attention to the normal frequency and color of your ferret’s urine. If you notice anything unusual, call the vet.
The normal weight range for a female ferret is 600–1,000 grams (21. 2–35. 3 oz) (1. 3-2. 2 lbs). Typical male ferrets range in weight from 1,000–2,000 grams (35. 3–70. 5 oz) (2. 2-4. 4 lbs).
If you notice blood in your ferret’s diarrhea or vomit, or if your ferret cannot stop vomiting, seek emergency veterinary care. Check your ferret’s cage or litter box regularly to get an idea of what kinds of stools are normal for your ferret. Contact your vet if you see anything out of the ordinary.
Balding on various parts of the body, or overall thinning of the coat. Lethargy. Itching. Swelling of the genitals in female ferrets. Difficulty urinating, especially in male ferrets. Loss of muscle mass. Changes in behavior, such as increased aggression or unusual sexual behaviors. Trembling or weakness in the hind legs.
Staring at nothing. Staggering. Drooling. Fainting. Clenched or grinding teeth. Moaning, crying, or screaming.
Dark buildup on the teeth. Redness, bleeding, or swelling of the gums. Blackened or missing teeth.
Bright green diarrhea. Vomiting. Refusal to eat and severe weight loss (usually starting after the diarrhea goes away).
Bright green diarrhea. Vomiting. Refusal to eat and severe weight loss (usually starting after the diarrhea goes away).
Poor appetite or refusal to eat. Weight loss. Lethargy. Vomiting, diarrhea, or bloody stools. Bloating. Difficulty breathing. Masses or lumps that you can see or feel. Weakness in the hind limbs.
