My young ferret fell and is limping. Is this normal or serious?

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My 6 month old ferret fell about 5 feet. He has been walking with a limp ever since. Is doing activities completely normal. Just with a limp. Doesn’t seem to be affected when I touch the area. Pet's info: Small Animal | Ferret | Male | unneutered | 3 lbs

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Chip. A limp can range from soft tissue trauma (a bruise), ligament damage to a dislocation or fracture. A veterinary visit is recommended for diagnosis, as corrections are more successful early in the process. At the minimal, pain medication might decrease healing time. Good luck.

My young ferret fell and is limping. Is this normal or serious?

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