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Why isn't my 5-month-old ferret making noise? Is he sick or unhappy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Ferret | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 9 days old

My ferret hasn’t made one noise since we for him I’ve tried doing a few searches but appearntly it’s not very common he hasn’t made any chirping or dooking at all is he unhappy, not a vocal ferret, or sick? I’m worried he is about 5 months

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 5th, 2019

He very well could be sick. I suggest you get him to a vet for an exam to be on the safe side. Especially if he is lethargic, not eating, not drinking, etc. ( https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/ferrets-diseases )

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