When we talk about pets, we always associate dogs and cats with this concept, because they are considered pets par excellence. However, the level of pets has changed a lot these days and the ferret has ceased to be a hunter mammal to become a mascot of great prestige.
It is obvious that your body, your behavior and your needs are very different from those of a dog or a cat, because it requires specific care. With regard to veterinary control, it is also necessary to go to a clinic specialized in exotic animals.
- Feeding this animal is directly involved in its health and wellness state.
- So we present in this article the solutions and recommendations to use when a ferret does not want to eat food.
- In order to avoid complications.
This animal has specific nutritional needs, so first find out how to feed a ferret:
The food that should be used to get the ferret to receive all the nutrients it needs is the ferret-specific diet, and it is recommended to use a dry diet as it reduces the amount of tartar that accumulates in the animal’s teeth.
Anorexia or lack of appetite can be symptoms that indicate disease, and if your ferret doesn’t want to eat, this may be due to one of the following conditions:
Since lack of appetite can be a sign of a serious illness, it is important to consult the veterinarian first. If they suspect an underlying disease, they will perform a complete physical exam, a dental exam, and undergo tests such as ultrasounds or urine tests to detect any abnormalities.
Some of these symptoms, combined with lack of appetite, may indicate that something serious is happening, the cause of anorexia being an underlying disease. Consult your veterinarian urgently!
In the absence of a serious underlying disease, ferrets tend to refuse to feed for the following reasons:
Solving these causes and getting your ferret to eat well isn’t difficult, but it requires a lot of patience from the tutors.
If your ferret doesn’t eat, it’s necessary to apply one (or, in some cases, several) of the following measures until your food intake is gradually normalized:
As mentioned above, these measures tend to be very effective as long as the tutor has sufficient constancy and patience.
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