My ferret is tired and not eating after being lost. Is this normal?

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My ferret got outdoors and was gone for 30 hours. On his return he was normally active. I gave him a bath and checked him for injuries. When we returned home, he drank some water ate a few bites of his food, has been in and out of his hammock since , only gets out to get a drink and use his litter box. is he just tired. Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male | neutered | 1 year and 4 months old

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It is unclear how long Bandit has been back home now after his 30 hours missing. It definitely is pretty typical for a pet to be extra tired for a few days after going missing, from the stress/excitement, and potentially increased activity of being out. If Bandit is eating and drinking well, that's certainly a good sign. You should be seeing him become progressively more of his normal self. If he continues to seem "off" or overly tired beyond the first couple days, or if you feel his appetite is decreased, then I'd definitely have a vet take a look. There are many hazards that our pets can encounter when they get outside, such as injury, toxic exposure, bites from other animals, etc so if Bandit isn't bouncing back it's worth having him seen by a vet. Hope this helps - glad he's home safe!

My ferret is tired and not eating after being lost. Is this normal?

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