Marshall is the main breeder of ferrets, and they do tattoo the ear to note that it has been spayed/neutered and de-scented. We have 2 and they both have them also. (our male actually looks a lot like your new lil guy...)Originally Posted by hoax
It sounds like it is caused by the vaccines. It tends to lower their immune system a little bit when they are vaccinated, so they do tend to get a little bit sleepy and just want to lay around. Another thing to note is that he got his distemper and rabies on the same day. Some ferrets can handle them fine, but my ferret vet recommends splitting them up to make it easier on their little systems. He should be fine in the next day or so, if not, call your vet and let them know what is happening. Maybe next time you talk to or visit the vet, have them make a note in his record that he is sensitive so they split them up next year and that should fix the problem. I hope this helps, Please continue to post more pics as he settles into his new home and thank you for taking him out of the situation he was in and rescuing!!!We went to the vet today and I weighed him properlly instead of by guessing
He is 2LB 1.6OZ
The vet said he looked very good and they trimmed his nails and gave him his shots.
I was pretty excited, but this evening he is being VERY lethargic. He is sleeping alot and he does not wake up well. I picked him up by his harness gave him a little jiggle set him down and he still didn't wake up.
If he wasn't warm and breathing then I would have thought he was dead
He woke up shortly after he got set down.
I am hopeful I am just worried about him. He does not want to eat, just snuggle up in his fleece blanket and hammock and sleep.
Is this normal after getting rabies and distemper shots?
I am going to get him out in a minute and see how he acts.
Mike
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