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Why is my ferret gagging, sneezing, and stomach twitching? Is she sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | 10 months and 17 days old | 2 lbs

My ferret is acting strange it seems like shes gagging , but hen she just sneezes , her stomach is like twitching , i need help what do i do

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 29th, 2017

It sounds to me like Frankie may have a fur ball stuck in her throat or tummy. You can get a product called laxapet that helps to clear this. Alternatively it could be a dose of ferret flu so you may need to take her to the vet for an examination and to get treatment.

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