Is ferret sneezing normal?
Sneezing helps clear irritants and can be normal in ferrets as long as it is only heard occasionally. Some signs that the sneezing may be due to a more serious condition include sneezing with discharge such as pus or blood, or multiple sneezing fits a day.
Is it normal for a ferret to sneeze all the time?
Sneezing helps clear irritants and can be normal in ferrets as long as it is only heard occasionally. Some signs that the sneezing may be due to a more serious condition include sneezing with discharge such as pus or blood, or multiple sneezing fits a day. This involves the lower airways (trachea and lungs).
What kind of noises does a ferret make?
Just like people, ferrets are capable of making a range of different noises. These range from normal sounds such as ‘dooks’ of excitement when playing, through to abnormal noises such as excessive sneezing, coughing or wheezing.
Can a ferret get sick from a human?
Ferrets do get sick from “human” viruses like the common cold and flu – which is why they’re even better than mice as scientific research animals. If you or someone who is watching your ferret is sick, take extra precautions, like covering your sneezes, to keep your ferrets from getting sick.
What kind of litter should I give my Ferret?
Avoid wood shaving litter, sawdust, or clumping clay cat litters for ferrets. These litters are dusty and oily, which makes them sneeze. They might also get some of this litter caught in their nose or bottom, which can lead to infections or blockages. Switch to natural corn cob, or shredded paper litter like yesterdays news.
What causes a ferret to be sneezing a lot?
Frequently, dust causes ferrets to sneeze, because they tend to roam around with their noses to the ground. Ferrets are also short animals, with low noses, making them the perfect height to inhale pesky dust particles.
What can you do to stop a ferret from sneezing?
Open a window or boil some water to get moisture into the air, brush your ferret frequently to catch loose hairs, discontinue use of scented products, and vacuum your carpet more frequently for several weeks, to see if the sneezing in your ferret stops.
Why is my Ferret wheezing and sneezing?
These range from normal sounds such as ‘dooks’ of excitement when playing, through to abnormal noises such as excessive sneezing, coughing or wheezing. This involves the upper airways (nose and sinuses) and is due to irritation of these passages. Sneezing helps clear irritants and can be normal in ferrets as long as it is only heard occasionally.
