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Keep ferrets COOL to keep them happy :-
Ferrets suffer in hot temperatures, succumbing to heat exhaustion with sometimes dire consequences. Make sure your pet is safe with our basic guide.
Domestic ferrets have lost many of their natural survival skills and therefore are best kept indoors. They
prefer cooler temperatures and, while the best of the UK weather rarely seems to reach the high twenties, an enclosed area can easily get this warm.
Anything above 270C is too hot for a ferret to cope with. At these temperatures ferrets rapidly become dehydrated and suffer from heat exhaustion, which can prove fatal in a matter of minutes.
signs and symptoms :-
Signs of heat exhaustion include open mouth breathing panting limpness, weakness, lethargy, staggering gait and disorientate, and ultimately, loss of consciousness and death.
Ferrets are so susceptible because they cannot sweat or pant enough to cool themselves. Once they are over hot it takes a long time for them to cool down and they can only do this when they are physically removed to a cooler place.
What to do :-
Heat exhaustion is not something that ferrets recover from easily and can result in lasting health problems.
If your ferret is suffering from heat exhaustion, it should be placed immediately in cool (not cold) water, submerged to the neck (don’t submerge the head, they can only swim for a few minutes).
Alternatively, wrap your pet in a cool wet cloth and freshen with cool water every couple of minutes. Leave the ferret alone to gradually reduce its temperature, minimising handling as much as possible.
Once it starts to recover i,e, it is noticeably cooler (below 39°C), regaining conciousness or lapping water - then leave in a quiet cool spot to recuperate.
Some dos and don’ts :-
Ferrets must have constant access to water in a container large enough to submerge in
Ferrets should not be left in direct sunlight or near heat sources such as radiators
Never leave a ferret in an enclosed area without access to adequate shade
Never, ever, leave a ferret in a car. even with the window partially open.
Sick or injured ferrets dehydrate fast and can quickly ‘go down’. Always treat immediately, ensuring that they get enough calories and electrolytes.
