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My ferret is lethargic, not eating, and trying to throw up. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Ferret | Male | neutered

My ferret has been acting lethargic, has not ate(that I've seen), and seems like he tries to throw up after he doesn't water. What symptoms of sickness, for a ferret, is he displaying?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 27th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Inappetence and lethargy could be due to a gastrointestinal condition such as gastroenteritis, an infection, cancer, pancreatitis, a gastrointestinal foreign body, among other possibilities. I highly recommend that you have Charlie evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to proceed with further diagnostics such as abdominal ultrasound and bloodwork. Treatment would depend on findings. Good luck!

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